Peru, NE · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Peru State College (in-state) | $8,640 | — |
| NE average | $16,412 | -47% |
| National average | $18,082 | -52% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,640 | $34,560 |
| Out-of-state | $8,640 | $34,560 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Peru State College ranks 14 by in-state tuition among the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Peru State College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $8,676 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $8,718 |
| Chadron State College | $8,290 |
| Summit Christian College | $8,278 |
In-state tuition at Peru State College is $8,640 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,640.
Peru State College in-state tuition is 47% below the NE average of $16,412.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Peru State College is 52% below that.
$8,640 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Peru State College comes to about $34,560 for an in-state student and $34,560 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Peru State College ranks 14 out of the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.