Peru State College
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This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,580
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About Peru State College
Peru State College is a small public college located on a rural campus in Peru, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,634, and admissions are selective. The college offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $5,580.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
69%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
79%
Black
7%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
7
Total Online Enrollment
1,321
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 67% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,580 | $5,580 |
Graduate | $9,120 | $9,120 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $8,680 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,736 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,680 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,736 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,736 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $17,196 | $17,196 |
Off-campus without family | $17,196 | $17,196 |
Off-campus with family | $8,516 | $8,516 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
59%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
92%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Development Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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