Peru State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5916 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1666 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1580 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #2097 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
| #3574 of 4,210 | For Immunology |
| #5019 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
| #5129 of 5,892 | For Paleontology |
| #5466 of 6,199 | For Geology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,569
- Graduates
- 230
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- peru.edu
Peru State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Peru State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
349 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
681 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Peru State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1390 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 174 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 137 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 40 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (1%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,427
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,760 | $9,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,760 | $9,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,760 | $9,120 |
| Fee in-district | $2,160 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,160 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,160 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 624 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,590 |
| Room charge | $4,910 |
| Meal charge | $4,680 |
Peru State College majors
Peru State College has granted 233 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 126 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Peru State College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 126 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | |
| Psychology, General | 38 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 21 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 233 | 126 |
Peru State College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Peru State College has published 157 scientific papers with 1,181 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, Immunology, Paleontology, Genetics, and Botany.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 |
| 2004 | 5 | 48 |
| 2005 | 3 | 23 |
| 2006 | 6 | 24 |
| 2007 | 5 | 40 |
| 2008 | 5 | 33 |
| 2009 | 0 | 32 |
| 2010 | 4 | 31 |
| 2011 | 4 | 49 |
| 2012 | 3 | 41 |
| 2013 | 6 | 36 |
| 2014 | 6 | 49 |
| 2015 | 5 | 45 |
| 2016 | 7 | 49 |
| 2017 | 12 | 66 |
| 2018 | 9 | 58 |
| 2019 | 6 | 69 |
| 2020 | 8 | 88 |
| 2021 | 3 | 103 |
| 2022 | 10 | 103 |
| 2023 | 6 | 92 |
Notable alumni
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Darrell Mudra
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
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Darrell E. Mudra Sr., nicknamed "Dr. Victory", was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Adams State College (1959–1962), North Dakota State University (1963–1965), the University of Arizona (1967–1968), Western Illinois University (1969–1973), Florida State University (1974–1975), Eastern Illinois University (1978–1982), and the University of Northern Iowa (1983–1987), compiling a career college football record of 200–81–4. Mudra was also the head coach of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for one season in 1966. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2000.
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Merwin Coad
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Merwin Coad is an American former politician who was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district for six years, serving from January 1957 to January 1963. His election snapped the Republican Party's fourteen-year hold on every U.S. House seat from Iowa. Coad is the earliest-serving living member of the House, having been first elected in 1956.
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Floyd Fithian
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Floyd James Fithian was an American educator and politician who served as a United States Representative from Indiana as a Democrat. He was one of the forty nine Watergate Babies who won election to the House of Representatives in the wake of the Watergate scandal during the 1974 House elections with Fithian himself defeating Earl Landgrebe, who became infamous for his stalwart defense of President Richard Nixon. He was one of the fourteen members of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and believed that the Kennedy assassination in 1963 was orchestrated by members of organized crime.
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Randy Reeves
- Biography
-
Randy C. Reeves is an American military officer and government official who served as the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs from 2017 to 2021. He served in the military for 27 years and is a veteran of the Gulf War, Iraq War, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to assuming his current role, he was the executive director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board and president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. He left office on January 20, 2021.
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Silas Reynolds Barton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Silas Reynolds Barton was an American politician. A Republican, he represented Nebraska's 5th congressional district for one term in the United States House of Representatives.
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Melvin O. McLaughlin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Melvin Orlando McLaughlin was an American Republican Party politician.
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Robert Vernon Denney
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianjudgemilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert Vernon Denney was an American politician and judge who served in the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska's 1st congressional district and federal judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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Clair Armstrong Callan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Clair Armstrong Callan was an American Democratic Party politician.
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Robert Dinsmore Harrison
- Years
- 1897-1977 (aged 80)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Robert Dinsmore Harrison was a Nebraska Republican politician.
General info
| Alternative names | Peru State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Campus of a thousand oaks |
| Colors | azure, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 173 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Hoyt Street Peru, Nebraska, 68421-0010 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 4028723815 |