School Information

16.8
Total Enrollment 2,492
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 24 : 1

Peru State College

http://www.peru.edu
600 Hoyt Street, Peru, Nebraska 68421-0010
(402) 872-3815

Peru State College serves the community through education, research, and public service programs. Our mission is to excel as a comprehensive liberal arts college that encourages student learning with educational priorities in baccalaureate and graduate teacher education, as well as undergraduate programs in business, the humanities, and the sciences. We value free-inquiry, professional development, research enhancing our educational role, and public service related to and supportive of instruction. Peru State College serves students from throughout the state, nation, and world but retains a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Southeast Nebraska

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Peru State College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 65.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,822), and 45% receive loans ($6,152 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,804. Off campus it is around $5,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Peru State College is $8,431 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Of the 2,142 undergraduate students at Peru State College, 42.0% are part-time. A majority (62.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 78.0% of the 350 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     84.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     63.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     9.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     38.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 30th
Admissions Office Phone (800) 742-4412
Admissions Office Email admissions@peru.edu
Admissions Office Address Admissions Office, Peru State College, P.O. Box 10, Peru, NE 6842
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.peru.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.peru.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.peru.edu/admissions/apply.htm
 
Peru State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 3
Biochemistry 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 135 25
Business Administration and Management, General 45
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 90
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 25
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Education 117 203
Art Teacher Education 4
Biology Teacher Education 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 61
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 20
Physics Teacher Education 0
Social Science Teacher Education 14
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 203
Technical Teacher Education 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 9
Biological and Physical Sciences 9
Psychology 20
Psychology, General 20
Security and protective services 17
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 17
Visual and performing arts 6
Commercial and Advertising Art 4
Music, General 2
 
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