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Peru State College

#1676 in US ranking Peru, NE
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,767
Tuition & fees
$8,640
Avg. aid
$8,679
Receiving aid
99%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$41,635
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Peru State College?

Homecoming, Spring Fling, and Oakstock are among the events associated with Peru State College's campus calendar. They provide occasions for students to gather outside regular classes, although their schedules and activities can change from year to year.

Homecoming connects current students with alumni through college events and athletics. Spring Fling and Oakstock add student-life programming during the academic year. Students deciding whether campus events will fit their schedules should look at the current activities calendar rather than relying on a previous year's lineup.

What are the student housing and dining options at Peru State College?

Peru State College offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and provides campus dining. Housing availability should not be taken as a guarantee of a room for every applicant.

Students considering residence should compare hall options, application timing, contract terms, and meal-plan requirements before committing. Reported housing features include high-speed internet access. Because many students commute, applicants can also compare living on campus with off-campus arrangements based on travel time, transportation, and the hours they expect to spend in classes or activities.

Housing and meal choices affect the final bill separately from tuition. Students should confirm which dining plan applies to their residence assignment and whether charges cover the full academic year or a shorter contract period.

Peru State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

20

Peru State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
33%
Campus size
104 acres

Peru State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Peru State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Peru State College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Peru State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Peru State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.