Governors State University
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1969 |
| President | Cheryl Green |
| Provost | Beverly Schneller |
Administrative staff | 1,192 |
| Students | 4,427 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 2,609 (fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,818 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Nickname | Jaguars |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – CCAC |
| Mascot | Jax the Jaguar |
| Website | www |
Governors State University (Governors State, GSU, GovState, or GOVST) is a public university in University Park, Illinois, United States. The 750 acres (3.0 km2) campus is located 30 miles (48 km) south of Chicago, Illinois. GovState was founded in 1969. It is a public university offering degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. GSU has four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and Human Development, and the College of Health and Human Services.