Peru State College

Peru, Nebraska

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Remote ruralSEVP certified

About

Peru State College (Peru) is a public college in Peru, Nebraska, United States. It was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865, and opened in 1866 as Mount Vernon Academy. It is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Nebraska. The college is organized into three schools, each supporting a different set of majors, including a graduate program, plus an extensive online education program.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$8,640
Estimated total for international students: US$22,767

Net price calculatorperu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,092
Graduate students: 184
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 37%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$47,905

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (28)

Bachelor's degrees23 subjects

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPsychology, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees4 subjects

Curriculum and InstructionEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHuman Resources Management and ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

History

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.