Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitRural
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
Campus Visits
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—SAT Avg
1,141Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$47,071Earnings 10yr
$11,401Net Price
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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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$11,401
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
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
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bobcats
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
91Average
Estimated from NE state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
113 mi(196 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
321 mi(556 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
335 mi(581 min)