Peru State College
Peru, NE · Rural · 1,092 students
4
YearPublic
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Peru, NE, 68421-0010 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
58 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,240
Out-of-state COA
$22,240
Avg net price
$11,632
Room & board
$10,464
In-state tuition
$8,640
Out-of-state tuition
$8,640
Books & supplies
$960/yr
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
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
1st-yr retention
64%
Transfer-out rate
32%
Consumer completion
39%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
27%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,150
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,071
Median debt
$21,875
Monthly loan payment
$232
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,990
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,252
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$40,241
Independent students
32%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
10%
Black
14%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,150
10 years after entry
$47,071
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Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,181/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,887
Federal loan rate
44%
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