Peru State College

Peru, NE

Peru State College

Peru, NE

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Tuition & Fees

$11,500

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

1,569

undergraduate students

230

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1867, Peru State College is a public four-year comprehensive college that is known for its emphasis on student-athlete success and its programs in Education and Business Administration. It is located on a 103-acre campus in Peru, Nebraska—75 miles south of Omaha.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,799
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

104-acre campus in Peru (population: 760), 75 miles from Omaha. Major airport and train serve Omaha; bus serves Auburn (11 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street
Peru, NE
68421

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
6%
Top 1/4
21%
Top 1/2
56%
Bottom 1/2
44%
Bottom 1/4
16%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,448

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $8,280
Housing $5,108
Food $4,908
Additional fees $3,220
Books & supplies $960
Total $22,476
Average Financial Aid - $8,448
Total with Avg. Aid $14,028

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 402 872-2228
F: 402 872-2419
finaid@peru.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Other sports yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, floor hockey, powderpuff football, rugby, soccer, volleyball (indoor/outdoor)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Graphic Design yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,799

total students

56%

in-state

44%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

1,569
students

Female
59%
928

Male
41%
641

13%

230
students

Female
76%
175

Male
24%
55

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

64%

997
students

Female
55%
553

Male
45%
444

36%

572
students

Female
66%
375

Male
34%
197

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
10%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

95

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
Denmark
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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