C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Peru State College Peru, NE 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. Web Site www.peru.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,094 Women 1,226 (58.5%) Men 868 (41.5%) Graduate Students 264 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Noncompetitive 49% of 869 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 22-17 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,856 Out-of-state: $14,886 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,226 Out-of-state: $7,256 Room and Board $7,630 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required CAMPUS LIFE Peru Population 848 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 82% of freshmen National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Bobcat STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 5.4% Black/African-American 3.7% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.6% White 3.2% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 Science 2 Foreign Language 1 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address PO Box 10 City, State, Zip Peru, NE 68421 Phone (402) 872-2221 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@peru.edu No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 49% of 869 applicants were admitted 83 admitted students enrolled 91 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 16% 3.50-3.74 11% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 14% 2.50-2.99 22% 2.00-2.49 13% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 22-17 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 15% Score of 18-23 58% Score of 12-17 26% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 6% Top quarter: 20% Top half: 53% Bottom half: 47% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,856 Out-of-state: $14,886 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,226 Out-of-state: $7,256 Room and Board $7,630 Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002559 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2003-04 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2003-04 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education Art/Fine Arts, Music Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biological and Physical Sciences Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Commercial and Advertising Art Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Design and Applied Arts, Other Early Childhood Education and Teaching Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Graphic Design Health Teacher Education History Teacher Education History, General Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Music Management Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Music, Other Natural Resources/Conservation, General Natural Sciences Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Percussion Instruments Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physician Assistant Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Nursing Studies Pre-Optometry Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Social Science Teacher Education Social Sciences, General Special Education and Teaching, General Voice and Opera Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Woodwind Instruments
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 125 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Curriculum and Instruction Economics Education--General Entrepreneurship Organizational Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Peru Population 848 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Rural community 104 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 62 mile(s) from campus in Omaha 13 mile(s) from campus in Auburn 65 mile(s) from campus in Omaha Weather Temperature 10.1 average low in January, 84.7 average high in September Rain 100 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 82% of freshmen Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Bobcat Royal blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x Football x x Golf x x Softball x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, student film society Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,094 Women 1,226 (58.5%) Men 868 (41.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,192 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 264 Yes 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 5.4% Black/African-American 3.7% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.6% White 3.2% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017