Peru State College: Review & Facts

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Peru State College is a small four-year, public school with 1,800 students enrolled. This school was established in 1865 and is the only school located in Peru, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

Peru State College will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
41
Peru State College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 41 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Peru State College is low at 58% (way below Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Peru State College is low: 37%. Around 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Peru State College is reasonably decent: 20:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low - about $5,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Peru State College (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,200, which comes to $8,000 a year.

Read the details about Peru State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Peru State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (402) 872-3815 or check Peru State College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Peru State College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Peru State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Peru State College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,900 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Peru State College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Peru State College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Peru State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street
Peru, Nebraska
68421-0010, USA
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