Governors State University is the only public university in ChicagoÕs south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students. GSU provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the Chicagoland region. ~ 25 bachelor's degree programs ~ 30 master's degree programs ~ 6 doctoral degree programs ~ 22 certificate programs ~ $51.3 million in financial aid distributed to students each year ~ 28% minority faculty ~ 4,500 alumni teaching in Illinois schools (2,800 in Cook County) ~ $5,958 full time undergraduate tuition and fees - the most affordable in IL ~ 35,000 elementary, middle school, and high school students visit each year for educational and cultural experiences