Peru State College

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About Peru State College

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Peru State College is a small public college located on a rural campus in Peru, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,452, and admissions are selective. The college offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $5,760.

Peru, NE

$5,760

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

63%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

77%

Unknown

1%

Black

9%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

46%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

1,085

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold18% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$5,760$5,760
Graduate$9,408$9,408

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$960
On-campus room and board$10,016
On-campus other expenses$3,220
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$10,016
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$3,220
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$3,220

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$19,956$19,956
Off-campus without family$19,956$19,956
Off-campus with family$9,940$9,940

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,608
State Grant Aid$6,966
Institution Grant Aid$4,072
Pell Grant Aid$4,903

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

19%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6History.
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
11Psychology.
12Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.