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Governors State University
University Parkway, IL
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- eOTD
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- Public For-Profit
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- 4 years
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Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living
University Parkway, IL is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,120 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.
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About the School
Governors State University (GovState), established in 1969, is a public institution located in University Park, Illinois, approximately 40 miles south of Chicago.
Curriculum
Bradley’s entry‑level OTD is a three‑year, on‑campus program totaling 105 credit hours, running continuously through fall, spring, and summer sessions. The curriculum includes foundational courses in occupational engagement across diverse populations (orthopedic, neurological, mental health, children/youth, assistive technology, productive aging), along with ethics, advocacy, leadership, research methods, and clinical reasoning. The program sequence integrates two extended fieldwork placements and a three‑phase capstone project, culminating in licensure preparation and evidence‑based practice development.
Facilities
Students engage in coursework and hands‑on learning on Bradley’s Peoria campus—including a newly renovated Health Sciences building that houses classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. The university emphasizes a supportive environment with state‑of‑the‑art academic and research facilities, interprofessional learning spaces, and affiliations with regional clinical sites for immersive fieldwork. These resources support practical training and collaboration across health professions.
Demographics
As of the 2023-2024 academic year, Governors State University has a total enrollment of 4,337 students, comprising 2,536 undergraduates and 1,801 graduate students.
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2025