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Peru State College
Peru State College

Peru State College

Peru, NE, USA
Public
4 Year
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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

Average Net Price
$14,058
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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.
$8,433
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.
$8,433
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,464
Books and Supplies
$960
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,266
$30k - $48k
$8,226
$48k - $75k
$12,899
$75k - $110k
$13,364
$110k+
$15,079
Financial Aid: visit page
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.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,964
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,608
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,072

 

Students receiving state aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6966
Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,608
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.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,884
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
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,706
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,561

 

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

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
54%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
194
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
56%
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
18%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
10%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 25%
13
Top 50%
46
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
53
$30k - $48k
26
$48k - $75k
25
$75k - $110k
30
$110k+
27

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
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
1,638
Total Number of Undergrads
1,452
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non 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
2-19 Students
58%
20-39 Students
36%
40-99 Students
4%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
41

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
 US National: 44%
60%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
56%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
8%
Native American
1%
White
75%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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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

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Denise's Review

from Omaha, NE

Peru 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, Crim...

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Raeanna's Review

from Thornton, CO

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 cak...

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