Undergraduate Guaranteed Tuition Plan for Illinois Residents
Under the Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the tuition for undergraduate students who are Illinois residents is assessed at a per-credit-hour tuition rate or flat rate, as applicable, during the term they first register and the same tuition rate will apply for each of the following consecutive eleven terms (fall, spring, or summer). If the undergraduate student has not yet completed their undergraduate degree at Governors State University after the initial 12 consecutive terms then tuition will be assessed at the guaranteed rate of the year following the students initial enrollment. This new rate will then be assessed for a maximum of 6 consecutive terms (fall, spring, or summer).
For the 2026-2027 academic year, per-credit-hour tuition rates for undergraduate students who are Illinois residents are:
Academic Year of First Registration at GSU | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
| 2026-2027 | $380
|
2025-2026 | $373 |
2024 - 2025 | $ 343 |
2023 – 2024 |
$ 328 |
| $ 313 |
| $ 313 |
Undergraduate Tuition | U.S. Resident | Non-U.S. Resident |
1 - 11 Credit Hours 12+ Credit Hours | $ 380 per credit hour $ 5,477 flat rate | $ 760 per credit hour $ 10,954 flat rate |
Master's Degree Tuition (Per Credit Hour)
| U.S. Resident | Non-U.S. Resident |
College of Business | $ 475 | $ 950 |
Computer Science; and Information Technology | $ 445 | $ 890 |
| Occupational Therapy | $ 561 | $ 1,122 |
All Other Master’s Programs | $ 421 | $ 842 |
Specialist Degree (Per Credit Hour)
| U.S. Resident | Non-U.S. Resident |
School Psychology | $ 492 | $ 984 |
Doctoral Degree Tuition (Per Credit Hour)
| U.S. Resident | Non-U.S. Resident |
Counselor Education and Supervision | $ 548 | $ 1,096 |
Interdisciplinary Leadership | $ 548 | $ 1,096 |
Nursing Practice | $ 874 | $ 1,748 |
Occupational Therapy | $ 874 | $ 1,748 |
Physical Therapy | $ 686 | $ 1,372 |
Mandatory Fees
Per Credit Hour | Main Campus Programs | Totally Online/Off-Campus Programs |
Health and Wellness | $ 10 | $ 10 |
Instructional Support (Online/Off-Campus) | $ – | $ 48 |
Strategic Initiative | $ 16 | $ 16 |
Student Center & Recreation | $ 22 | $ – |
Student Support and Services | $ 26 | $ – |
We CARE | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Total | $ 75 | $ 75 |
Per Term | Main Campus Programs | Totally Online/Off-Campus Programs |
Campus Access & Safety (formerly Parking & Walkway) | $ 39 | $ – |
| Facilities | 1-6 Credit Hours: $260 7+ Credit Hours: $699 | 1-6 Credit Hours: $260 7+ Credit Hours: $699 |
| Technology | 1-6 Credit Hours: $204 7+ Credit Hours: $485 | 1-6 Credit Hours: $204 7+ Credit Hours: $485 |
Total | 1-6 Credit Hours: $503
7+ Credit Hours: $1,223 | 1-6 Credit Hours: $464
7+ Credit Hours: $1,184 |
Additional Fees
Application (Undergraduate) | $ 25 |
Application (Master's) | $ 50 |
Application (Doctoral)
| $ 75 |
Audit Fee (for audited course) | $ 75 |
Graduate Administration Fee (Master's and Doctoral) | $ 100 |
Graduation (Undergraduate) | $ 125 |
Graduation (Master's and Doctoral) | $ 125 |
Installment Payment Plan | $ 40 |
Late Payment | $ 100 |
Transcripts | $ 12.90 |
Please note the following:
- Explanation of fees can be found in the academic catalog.
- Certain classes may be assessed with a course fee. The tuition and fee table above does not include any of the course fees. Students can refer to their class schedule on Student Self-Service to see if their classes are assessed with a course fee.
- Tuition and fees are assessed for each term at the time of registration. Any modification to class enrollments will result in a recalculation of tuition and fees. Please be aware that tuition and fees are subject to correction if any inadvertent errors are identified or if there is a need to include additional charges that were not initially accounted for. The University reserves the right to make necessary adjustments at any time to ensure all charges are accurate and fair.
- Electronic statements is communicated monthly to students via the students' University e-mail and is available on the MyGSU student portal via this link: View Statement