Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,240. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Nebraska residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,640 | $8,640 |
| Housing & meals | $10,016 | $10,016 |
| Books & supplies | $960 | $960 |
| Personal & travel | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$596 | −$596 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,240 | $22,240 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Peru State College net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
Peru State College has the lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru State College | $11,632 | 38% | $47,071 |
| 2 | Chadron State College | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 |
| 3 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | $13,441 | 47% | $53,909 |
| 4 | Wayne State College | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 |
| 5 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
| 6 | College of Saint Mary | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $17,747 | 67% | $56,887 |
| 8 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 |
| 9 | Clarkson College | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why Peru State College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru State College | — | $11,632 | 38% | $47,071 | This school |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | — | — | — | $76,833 | |
| Chadron State College | — | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 | |
| Wayne State College | — | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Peru State College cost questions
How much is tuition at Peru State College?
Tuition and fees are $8,640 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Peru State College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,240 a year for Nebraska residents living on campus and about $22,240 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Peru State College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,632 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,986; $48–75k pay $12,845; $110k+ pay $13,450. These figures are for Nebraska residents.
How much debt do Peru State College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 6.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Peru State College overview