Peru, Nebraska · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Peru State College is a public institution in Peru, Nebraska, founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865 and opened the following year as Mount Vernon Academy. It is Nebraska's first and oldest institution of higher education and comprises three schools offering different majors, including a graduate program, along with extensive online education.
Master's Universities
Ranked #172 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #552 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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600 Hoyt Street, Peru, Nebraska, 68421-0010
Visit University SiteTotal: 1,638
Undergrad: 1,452
Undergrad full-time: 926
Graduate: 186
Part-time: 690
In-state
Tuition: $8,280
Total cost on campus: $22,476
Out-of-state
Tuition: $8,280
Total cost on campus: $22,476
Room & board: $10,016
Books & supplies: $960
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $8,964
Pell grant recipients: 46%
Rent: $672 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.34 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.79
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.