Peru State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	624
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Peru, Nebraska, Peru State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Peru State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Peru State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Peru State is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Peru State is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Peru State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,680

Cost of attendance at Peru State College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,680

Cost of attendance at Peru State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Peru State College received on average $4,932 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,932

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	156	66%	$4,130	$644,219
Other Federal Grant	168	71%	$4,209	$707,043
State Grant/Scholarships	115	49%	$993	$114,242
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	84	36%	$3,610	$303,257
Total Grant & Scholarships	228	97%	$4,932	$1,124,542

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Peru State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Peru State College students is 40.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.9%.

40.2%

African American 11.1% 3 students
white 44.2% 84 students
hispanic 35.3% 6 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Peru State College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Peru State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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