Overview
Situated in Peru, NE, Peru State College is a liberal arts institution. The school was founded in 1865 by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and it is the oldest university in the state. The school began as a teachers’ college and is a member of the National Council for Teacher Education. Top programs at Peru State College include business administration and management, criminal justice and safety studies, and psychology.
Average Net Price:
$14,058
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,280 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,280 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,427
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,938
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,488
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
92%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3048
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,938
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$1,329,196
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$752,702
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
92%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,027
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,765
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
Students receiving federal loans
91%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,882
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,883
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
54%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
194
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,799
Total Number of Undergrads
1,569
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
33%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,600
Top 5 Employers
Agricultural industry
insurance and banking industry
Nebraska public school systems
state and local government
United States government
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,765
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingPeru State is one of the few colleges that is easily defined as â??up front and personalâ?? in the state of Nebraska. It is not only the oldest college in Nebraska, but specializes in Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences. Students return to Peru State each year because lots of student relationships are made here and the town, being a college town, is very supportive of the collegeâ??s efforts each year.
Denise from Omaha, NE
It is wonderful. The environment is so loving, everyone cares about you as a person. The professors take time to know your name and know things about you. The courses can range from challenging to cake walk it just depends on what you are good at.
Raeanna from Thornton, CO
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