Peru State College

Peru, NE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Peru State College

Peru State College is a small, public institution in Peru, NE, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,092 students. 38% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,071.

Open

Acceptance

$11,632

Net price

1,092

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,632

Average net price

$8,640

In-state tuition

$8,640

Out-of-state tuition

$10,464

Room & board

$960

Books & supplies

$22,240

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$21,875

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,986

$30–48K

$9,779

$48–75K

$12,845

$75–110K

$12,313

$110K+

$13,450

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business37.8%

Education19.3%

Psychology13.3%

Criminal Justice8.6%

Biology6.0%

Computer Science5.1%

Parks & Recreation4.7%

Visual & Performing Arts2.1%

History1.3%

Multidisciplinary0.9%

After Graduation

$47,071

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,150

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,887

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,092

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Black

14%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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