Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $20,743 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,401 | State avg: $16,962. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 40.38% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Peru State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,280
Room and board
$10,016
Books and supplies
$960
Other expenses
$3,220
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$20,743
Average net price
$11,401
Average aid coverage
45%
$9,342 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Peru State College pays approximately $11,401 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Nebraska average of $16,962 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Peru State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Nebraska and national averages.
Peru State College net price
$11,401
Nebraska average
$16,962
National average
$17,506
Peru State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,280 and average net price at $11,401. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,280
Current net price
$11,401
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
37.72%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,071
Undergraduates
1,141
10-Year Median Earnings - Peru State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Peru State College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Peru State College?
Undergraduates
1,141
Completion rate
37.72%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
40.38%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.76% of Peru State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 40.38% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Peru State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Peru State College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Peru State College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Peru State College is listed at 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Peru State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru State College | Not available | $8,280 | $11,401 | $47,071 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $76,833 |
| Creighton University | 72.31% | $47,000 | $32,380 | $73,911 |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 62.91% | $20,070 | $25,884 | $70,845 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 88.29% | $18,173 | $19,474 | $65,071 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Peru State College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Peru State College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Peru State College tuition?
Peru State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,280.
What is Peru State College's average net price?
Peru State College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,401.
What is Peru State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,071 for Peru State College.
Is Peru State College accredited?
Peru State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Peru State College?
The local dataset lists 1,141 undergraduate students at Peru State College.
What percentage of Peru State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Peru State College in the local dataset is 33.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Peru State College?
The federal loan rate for Peru State College in the local dataset is 40.38%.
Where should I verify Peru State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Peru State College or the latest official federal education data.