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Peru State College

Peru State

Peru, Nebraska 68421-0010

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Peru State College is a public institution in Peru with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,071 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,401.

Established
1865
Motto
"Campus of a thousand oaks"
Mascot
Bob the Bobcat
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II
Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,141Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$47,071Earnings 10yr
$11,401Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,280
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,280
Room & Board$10,016
Books & Supplies$960
Total Cost of Attendance$20,743
Average Net Price$11,401
Median Debt at Graduation$21,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$232

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,266
$30–48K$8,226
$48–75K$12,899
$75–110K$13,364
$110K+$15,079

Programs (23)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,141
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 12%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.7%
Freshman Retention62.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,150
8 Years$43,246
10 Years$47,071

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,000
Men
$44,700

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bobcats

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Getting There