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Information Summary
Ranks 1957th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Distant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 1,104 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,959 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Peru, NE
| Total Population | 1,120 (N/A urban / 1,120 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 327 (2.34 people per house) |
| Families | 186 (3.02 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 17 |
| Pop. — Asian | 4 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,083 |
| Pop. — Other | 14 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Peru State College?
Ranks 1886th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,296 | $3,296 | $6,592 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $102 | $102 | $205 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,114 | $3,114 | $6,228 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $654 | $654 | $654 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $11,612 | $11,612 | $14,908 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,896 | $12,896 | $16,192 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,396 | $7,396 | $10,692 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,708 |
$3,708 |
$6,716 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,676 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,900 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,600 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,600 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Peru State College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Central States Football League |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Peru State College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 524 |
| Meals per Week | 23 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,833 | 107 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $651 | 23 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,614 | 172 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,003 | 145 | |
| Any financial aid type | 211 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Peru State College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 42 | 31 | 73 |
Hispanic | 14 | 20 | 34 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 5 | 14 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 9 | 16 |
White Non-Hispanic | 714 | 939 | 1,653 |
Race Unknown | 67 | 98 | 165 |
| Total | 854 | 1,105 | 1,959 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Peru State College?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $50,273 ($52,835 male / $43,229 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 45 (33 male / 12 female) |
| Total Benefits | $652,616 |
Peru State College Summary
Peru State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Peru, Nebraska. Two years later, in 1867, ownership of the college was transferred to the state government for use as a normal school and the school became the Nebraska State Normal School and later the Peru State Teachers College.
Summary content courtesy of Wikipedia.
Peru State College Academics
Peru State College is unique in its study options. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Peru State College.
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Social Sciences:
- Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – General, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Popular majors:
- forty-seven percent education, thirty-eight percent business per marketing, six percent psychology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, Information Processing/Data Entry
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Computer Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Special Education, Speech Teacher Education
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Natural Sciences
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Music – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Plant Physiology
Again, for international students, the application fee is 10. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $196 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Peru State College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of February. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Peru State College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
Peru State College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics and Leadership. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics and Leadership.
Peru State College Students
Peru State College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus. Again, the student body consists of ninety-three percent in-state students, seven percent out-of-state students, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien and four percent race per ethnicity unreported. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, six hundred degree-seeking undergrads.
Incidentally, the school is located 64 miles from Omaha, 67 miles from Lincoln.This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.













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