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Peru State is a public, multipurpose college. Founded in 1867, it is the oldest college in Nebraska. Its 103-acre campus is located in Peru, 60 miles south of Omaha.

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Public
studentType
Coed
1,569
Undergraduates
642
Men - 40.9%
928
Women - 59.1%
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Entrance Difficulty
Noncompetitive
Overall Admission Rate
Not reported
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$18,453
Tuition and Fees
$8,245
Room and Board
$10,208
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Peru Population
792
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
33% of all students
Mascot
Bobcat
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8%
Asian
0.9%
Black/African-American
11.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
11.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
71.8%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
1.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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