Peru State College
About Peru State College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Peru State College is located in Peru, NE. Tuition is $7,920 per year, serving approximately 1,186 students.
Founded
1867
Location
Peru, Nebraska
Students
1,276
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.6%
Below national average
Tuition
$8,640
Per year
Avg Net Price
$11,632
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,071
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.6% complete their degree within six years
Retention
64.5%
4-Year Grad
24%
6-Year Grad
39%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$6.9K
Class Size
Large
The 24% graduation rate is below average, but 64.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$8,640
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$10,464
Books & Supplies
$960
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,240
After Financial Aid
$11,632
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,986
Receive Grants
36.9%
Take Loans
44.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $22,240/yr, including $10,464 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $11,632.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Peru State College fund their education.
While in School
36.9%
Get Grants
Free money
44.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$40,241
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$21,875
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$232/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $21,875 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Peru State College.
Gender
54.5%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,092
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
184
Graduates
41.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
22.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (55% women, 46% men). 41.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,092
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Peru State College fields 7 varsity teams with 383 student athletes, about 35% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division II
Conference
Heart of America
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
383
35% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
70% / 30%
269
Men
114
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Peru State Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,071
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$43K
96 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$33K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$39K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$37K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
—
19 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$64K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.