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Peru State College was originally established as the Mount Vernon School in 1865. It went through a number of changes in name and status, and was finally christened the Peru State College in 1963. The institute currently sits on a 104-acre campus in Peru, Nebraska.
Peru State College offers a number of bachelor’s degrees in arts and science. Pre-professional programs in various are also available. In addition, students can opt for the Master of Science in Education or the Master of Science in Organizational Management programs. The academic divisions of the college include:
The sports teams of Peru College are nicknamed the Bobcats. They participate in baseball, football, basketball, cross country, golf, softball, and volleyball. The teams are members of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference and compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division II level.
Peru State is in a rural area, in Peru, NE. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Peru State earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Peru State offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Peru State, in 2007-2008, had 2,307 students (1,771 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Peru State makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference and Other for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Peru State College serves the community through education, research, and public
service programs. Our mission is to excel as a comprehensive liberal arts college
that encourages student learning with educational priorities in baccalaureate
and graduate teacher education, as well as undergraduate programs in business,
the humanities, and the sciences. We value free-inquiry, professional development,
research enhancing our educational role, and public service related to and
supportive of instruction. Peru State College serves students from throughout the
state, nation, and world but retains a special commitment to serve the residents
and needs of Southeast Nebraska."
More complete details are provided below.
Peru State College
600 Hoyt Street
Peru, NE 68421-0010
General Phone: (402) 872-3815
http://www.peru.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 299 | teacher education and development, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 108 | business administration, business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 8 | biological and physical sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Peru State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 276 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 170 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Peru State had a total enrollment of 2,307 students (1,771 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 83% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Peru State offers campus housing for 528 of its 1,771 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Peru, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 23 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,562 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,274 |
| Room and board | $ 4,816 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Peru State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255900)
Peru State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $68,922 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $56,055 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $47,876 | 10 | $47,275 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,924 | 6 | $38,210 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $59,260 | 18 | $45,521 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 51 | 151 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Basketball | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 34 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Peru State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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