Peru State College's published cost of attendance is $22,240. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,986, middle-income families pay around $12,845, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,450.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,240 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,640 |
| Room and Board | $10,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,608 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,632 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,986 |
| $30–48k | $9,779 |
| $48–75k | $12,845 |
| $75–110k | $12,313 |
| $110k+ | $13,450 |
Peru State College's published cost of attendance is $22,240. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,986, middle-income families pay around $12,845, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,450. Azimuth ranks Peru State College #209 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Peru State College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The institution's affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families budget realistically for enrollment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,875, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,517; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,258, median federal debt of $21,875 projects to a monthly payment of about $247 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Peru State College earn median 4-year earnings of $53,258, placing Peru State College in the 13.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,893 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 75.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Peru State College #863 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 79 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,519. Psychology, General reports 39 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,096. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,150. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 21 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,850.
