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Peru State College
- 600 Hoyt Street
- Peru, NE 68421
- OPEID College Code: 00255900
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- General Phone: (402) 872-3815
- President: Ben Johnson
- Website: www.peru.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 2,307
- College Mascot: Bobcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Peru State College serves the community through education, research, and public
service programs. Our mission is to excel as a comprehensive liberal arts college
that encourages student learning with educational priorities in baccalaureate
and graduate teacher education, as well as undergraduate programs in business,
the humanities, and the sciences. We value free-inquiry, professional development,
research enhancing our educational role, and public service related to and
supportive of instruction. Peru State College serves students from throughout the
state, nation, and world but retains a special commitment to serve the residents
and needs of Southeast Nebraska.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.peru.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 35% | 22% | 81% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,141 | $2,772 | $721 | $2,002 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 17 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 459 | 371 | 304 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,428 | $4,096 | $3,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,044 | $7,392 | $7,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,816 | $4,816 | $4,676 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,994 | $11,612 | $11,226 |
| Out of State | $15,610 | $14,908 | $14,426 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,278 | $12,896 | $12,750 |
| Out of State | $16,894 | $16,192 | $15,950 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,778 | $7,396 | $7,250 |
| Out of State | $11,394 | $10,692 | $10,450 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 50 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 81 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | - |
| Education | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Elementary Education | 87 | - |
| English and Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | - | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 14 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other | - | 129 |
| Technical Teacher Education | - | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 3 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 8 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | 22 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,307 Undergraduate: 1,891 Graduate: 416
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 964 Female: 1,343
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 853 Female: 1,038
- Graduate Gender Male: 111 Female: 305
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,341 Part-Time: 966
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,130 Part-Time: 761
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 211 Part-Time: 205
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.7% |
| Black | 94 | 4% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2% |
| White | 1,946 | 84% |
| Unknown | 179 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 179 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 336 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 305 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 382 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 347 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 249 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 167 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 234 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 97 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 226 | 155 | 71 |
| Faculty Status | 45 | 45 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 20 | 20 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 105 | 45 | 60 |
| Primarily Instruction | 105 | 45 | 60 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 38 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 56 | 54 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 29 | 27 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 27 | 27 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,268 (45) | $60,887 (29) | $45,084 (16) |
| Professor | $75,801 (15) | $76,935 (14) | $59,920 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $51,621 (6) | $51,628 (5) | $51,582 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,096 (17) | $45,086 (5) | $45,100 (12) |
| Instructor | $39,101 (7) | $41,013 (5) | $34,320 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,268 (45) | $60,887 (29) | $45,084 (16) |
| Professor | $75,801 (15) | $76,935 (14) | $59,920 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $51,621 (6) | $51,628 (5) | $51,582 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,096 (17) | $45,086 (5) | $45,100 (12) |
| Instructor | $39,101 (7) | $41,013 (5) | $34,320 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $439,844 | $286,234 | $153,610 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 196 | 139 | 57 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 190 | 139 | 51 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Golf | 5 | - | 5 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Cross Country | 5 | - | 5 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,328 | $19,314 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,217 | $3,741 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Football | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 27% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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