by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,634 undergraduates in 2020, Peru State College is a small, public college located in Peru, Nebraska. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Peru State College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Peru State College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Peru State College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Peru State College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Peru State College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Peru State College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Peru State College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Peru State College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Peru State College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Peru State College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,634 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,050 (64.3%). Part-time attendance was 584 (35.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,050 | 584 | 1,634 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Peru State College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Peru State College #1054 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Peru State College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Peru State College Diversity Guide.
Peru State College has a total of 206 student athletes, 147 men and 59 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,489,525 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,478,061 |
| Net | $11,464 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Peru State College Athletics