School Summary

Peru State College


General Information:

Founded in 1867, Peru State College is seated on 104 acres located in Nemaha county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 125. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 1

Peru, NE
68421-0010
For more information call: 800 742-4412. This school has a website at https://www.peru.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.peru.edu/apply


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: College transcript, Immunization records
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,000.00 $6,000.00
Room and Board $10,464.00 $10,464.00
Fees $2,640.00 $2,640.00
Total $19,104.00 $19,104.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.peru.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 1%
24-29 15%
18-23 58%
12-17 26%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 54.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball

Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Football

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 641
Female 928
Total 1,569


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 641
Female 928
Total 1,569

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 11%
Hispanic 2%
Native American 0%
White 70%
Other 14%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 40%
Live Off Campus 60%


Homecoming, Spring Fling, Oakstock

Campus Activities Board, Black Student Union, Peru Student Education Association (PSEA), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Pilot Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 03.0101                                           Natural Resources/Conservation, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 14.0102                                           Pre-Engineering
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 51.1108                                           Pre-Optometry Studies
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 52.0210                                           Research and Development Management
  • 50.0915                                           Woodwind Instruments
  • 50.0916                                           Percussion Instruments
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 51.0912                                           Physician Assistant
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0905                                           Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 51.1104                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.