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Governors State University Women's Cross Country

The Governors State University women's cross country program competes in NAIA as a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, based in University Park, Illinois. The program is better funded than 67% of NAIA women's cross country programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 60% of NAIA women's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 89% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
15
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,676
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Illinois
City
University Park
Address
1 University Pky
Staff
John Niendorf
Head Coach
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 67% of NAIA women's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$166,261
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$12,105
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$17,437
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$194
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$4,998
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 60% of NAIA women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
59%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$45,435
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$58,169
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 89% of NAIA women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,872
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$7,872
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,360
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$9,477
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (708) 534-5000

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