Peru State College
Peru, NE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,415
Graduate Enrollment: 304
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 71.6%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,534
In-State tuition: $7,680Out-of-State tuition: $7,680
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,680 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,680 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,539 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,242 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,875 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $232 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,795 |
| $30k-48k | $15,883 |
| $48k-75k | $15,252 |
| $75k-110k | $16,917 |
| $110k+ | $16,291 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,875 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,926 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,349 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 116 | $185 | $50,019 ($4,168) | $57,622 ($4,802) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $26,117 | $221 | $35,599 ($2,967) | $37,315 ($3,110) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 55 | $25,716 | $230 | $32,460 ($2,705) | $44,483 ($3,707) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 38 | $27,367 | $265 | $37,020 ($3,085) | $47,968 ($3,997) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 113 | $25,815 | $206 | $40,969 ($3,414) | $53,399 ($4,450) |
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,448Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,794,950 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $19,953,641 (2022)