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Peru State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Peru State’s 100% acceptance rate shifts your focus from getting admitted to being ready to succeed once you arrive. Look closely at fit, cost, and academic support, especially with a 64% freshman retention rate and 38% six-year graduation rate.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Peru State College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Peru State College is a rural public college with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,308 students. Peru State has a freshman retention rate of 64% and a 6-year graduation rate of 38%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Peru, NE

Undergrad Enrollment1,308

Freshman Retention64%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate38%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Peru State College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Peru State, take your first test by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Peru State does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so use its Regular Decision deadline to decide which fall test date is the last one likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Peru State’s in-state tuition is $6,000, and out-of-state tuition is also $6,000. To be considered for available aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$6,000

Out-of-State Tuition$6,000

Room and Board$10,464

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Peru State lists tuition at $6,000, with room and board estimated at $10,464. Actual costs can vary based on fees, housing choices, books, personal expenses, and financial need. Students should compare the listed price with any grants, scholarships, or loans in their aid offer to estimate what they may pay.