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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: Dan Hanson
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 2,492
  • College Mascot: Bobcats
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Peru State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    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
 
 
 
Peru State College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving66%43%26%78%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,163$3,827$1,004$2,109
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.9%8.7%5.6%
Number in Default333826
Number in Repayment415436459
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,946$4,562$4,429
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,946$4,562$4,429
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,946$4,562$4,429
Books and Supplies$850$750$750
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,804$4,816$4,816
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
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-District$12,600$12,128$11,995
In-State$12,600$12,128$11,995
Out of State$12,600$12,128$11,995
Off Campus
In-District$13,896$13,412$13,279
In-State$13,896$13,412$13,279
Out of State$13,896$13,412$13,279
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,396$7,912$7,779
In-State$8,396$7,912$7,779
Out of State$8,396$7,912$7,779
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree3-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree45-
Business Administration, Other Degree90-
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree-25
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree4-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree4-
Biology Teacher Education Degree2-
Elementary Education Degree61-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree11-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree2-
Music Teacher Education Degree3-
Physical Education Degree20-
Physics Teacher Education Degree--
Social Science Teacher Education Degree14-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree-203
Technical Teacher Education Degree--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree9-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree5-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree20-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree17-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree4-
Music Degree2-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,492
    • Undergraduate: 2,142 Graduate: 350
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,013 Female: 1,479
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 906 Female: 1,236
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 107 Female: 243
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,323 Part-Time: 1,169
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,245 Part-Time: 897
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 78 Part-Time: 272
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian130.5%
Black602%
Asian170.7%
Hispanic341%
White1,27751%
Unknown1,09144%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1825010%
Ages 18-1941217%
Ages 20-2135614%
Ages 22-2434714%
Ages 25-2939216%
Ages 30-342319%
Ages 35-391797%
Ages 40-492249%
Ages 50-65924%
Age Over 6550.2%
Age Unknown40.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees24116477
Faculty Status48462
Tenured Faculty23212
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1134667
Primarily Instruction1134667
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2222-
Other Professionals47389
Technical and/or Paraprofessional59581
Clerical And Secretarial31301
Service and/or Maintenance2828-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,150 (46)$58,164 (29)$47,302 (17)
Professor$68,859 (15)$69,951 (13)$61,765 (2)
Associate Professor$55,540 (5)$54,764 (4)$58,644 (1)
Assistant Professor$46,733 (18)$48,222 (7)$45,786 (11)
Instructor$42,387 (8)$44,157 (5)$39,439 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,150 (46)$58,164 (29)$47,302 (17)
Professor$68,859 (15)$69,951 (13)$61,765 (2)
Associate Professor$55,540 (5)$54,764 (4)$58,644 (1)
Assistant Professor$46,733 (18)$48,222 (7)$45,786 (11)
Instructor$42,387 (8)$44,157 (5)$39,439 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$473,896$271,321$202,575
Ratio (%)100%57%43%
 
Participants
All Athletes19913663
Unduplicated Athletes19613660
Baseball2727-
Basketball301812
Football9191-
Golf6-6
Softball21-21
Track and Field, X-Country8-8
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,902$19,085
Assistant Coaches-$10,119$5,967
 
Coaches
All Coaches1789
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students38%
 
By Gender
Male30%
Female47%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black9%
Asian25%
Hispanic-
White42%
Unknown38%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less15%
5 Years31%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
On Campus
Drug Related1-
Liquor Related1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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