Peru State College

4 Year
Peru, NE
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Overview

Enrollment

1,492

Location Peru, Nebraska
Website peru.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Peru State College, Nebraska's first college established in 1867, is situated in the small rural community of Peru, approximately 60 miles south of Omaha along the Missouri River. The 104-acre campus features historic architecture including the T.J. Majors Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and sits atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River Valley. The public college operates as part of the Nebraska State College System, offering undergraduate programs with particular focus on education, business, criminal justice, and psychology. Peru State maintains a residential campus environment with multiple student housing options, including traditional dormitories and apartment-style living arrangements for its student population.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$8,640

Costs for Peru State College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$8,640
Books and Supplies		$960
Other Fees		$2,640
Room and Board		$10,464
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,284
Total One Year Cost		$25,988

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

26% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Peru State College are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 40% of students major in Business, 38% in Education, and 7% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.