Governors State University
University Parkway, IL
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Degrees: eOTD
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Website: https://www.govst.edu/drot/
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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.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of GOVST:
Student Loan Burden: $163,835
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at GOVST, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $163,835. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at GOVST is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
Environment
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School Address: 1 University Parkway, University Parkway, IL 60484-0975
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