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Peru State College
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  • 4 Year
  • PERU, NE

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Peru State is a public college located in Peru, Nebraska. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,156 undergraduate students. The Peru State acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 34% of students, Peru State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,800.

About

600 HOYT ST
PERU, NE 68421
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Heart of America Athletic Conference

Peru State College Rankings

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Peru State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
No data available  
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
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Cost

Net Price
$12,618 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,427 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 15 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 16 responses
88%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 16 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    30%
  • On Campus
    34%
  • Online
    37%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,156 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
660
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
36%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
  • Neighborly
    53%
  • Athlete
    20%
  • Dedicated
    13%
  • Outgoing
    13%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
87%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 23 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 29 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Friendly
    57%
  • Home away from home
    21%
  • Small
    21%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
34%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 9 responses

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