by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Peru State College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Peru State College amounted to $8,640 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Within that total, required fees came to $2,640; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,000 |
| Fees | $2,640 |
| Total | $8,640 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Peru State College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Peru State College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Peru State College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Peru State College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Peru State College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,760 |
| One Year Ago | $5,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,000 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Peru State has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition went up 4.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,000 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.48%, which puts the figure next year near $8,940.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,940 |
| In 2 Years | $9,250 |
| In 3 Years | $9,571 |
| In 4 Years | $9,903 |
| In 5 Years | $10,247 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $37,664.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Peru State College, go to the Peru State College Financial Aid page.
