GSU Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Does It Cost to Attend Governors State University While Enrolled Part-Time?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Governors State University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

You can jump to any of the following sections:

• GSU Cost Per Credit Hour
• GSU Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will GSU Charge Part-Time Students?

Undergraduates studying part-time at Governors State University are charged $343 for each credit hour.

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Governors State University follow below.

The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $3,772; the rest is tuition itself.

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.

Tuition Trend for GSU Over the Last Few Years

Below is how tuition at Governors State University has shifted over the past few years.

Most recently, tuition rose 4.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,552 the year after.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Ways to Pay for Your GSU Coursework

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.

For information on financial aid at Governors State University, visit the Governors State University Financial Aid page.

For full-time annual costs, see the Governors State University Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics