PublicRuralPeru State College
Peru State
Peru, Nebraska 68421-0010
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Peru State College is a public institution in Peru with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,071 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,401.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bobcats
History & Fun Facts
- •The Nebraska Territorial Legislature chartered the school on February 12, 1866, under the name Peru Seminary and College.
- •The State of Nebraska established the Nebraska State College System by statute in 1978, and Peru State College was placed by statute under the control of the new governmental body at the same time.
- •In 2003 rumors spread again about the possibility of closing Peru State College as part of a set of proposals to help save money in the Nebraska education system.
- •Peru State College celebrated a record 472 graduates in 2007 with student enrollment ballooning even higher.
- •Archived 2016-09-19 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska...
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Programs (23)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average