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Peru State College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Nebraska

Peru State College

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Tuition per year
₹8,11,572Out-of-state
Students
1,092Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

Peru State College (Peru) is a public college in Peru, Nebraska, United States. It was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865, and opened in 1866 as Mount Vernon Academy. It is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Nebraska.
The college is organized into three schools, each supporting a different set of majors, including a graduate program, plus an extensive online education program.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

What a year costs

₹18,84,652 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹8,11,572
  • Housing₹9,82,904
  • Books & supplies₹90,175
Sticker price ₹18,84,652
After aid (average) ₹10,92,617

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,11,572
Out-of-state ₹8,11,572

Average aid awarded: ₹7,99,267 a year.

Outcomes and support

64.5%
Retention
37.6%
Graduation

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 66.5%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic 9.8%
Multiracial 5.1%
Unknown 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

3 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Fee Waiver AvailableYes
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,11,572
Out-of-State Tuition₹8,11,572
Average Housing Cost₹9,82,904
Books & Supplies₹90,175
Average Net Price₹10,92,617
Average Aid Awarded₹7,99,267

Student Body Diversity

African American14.29%
Asian0.46%
Hispanic9.8%
White66.48%
Multiracial5.13%
Native American0.46%
Pacific Islander0.27%
International2.38%
Unknown Race0.73%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate37.61%
Retention Rate64.45%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates1092

Contact

Street Address600 Hoyt St
ZIP Code68421
Phone(402) 872-3815
Websitehttps://www.peru.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/