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.
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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 Peru State College 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. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to NE's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,059 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 79 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,519, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 39 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,096, while Criminal Justice and Teacher Education round out the top programs with 25 and 21 graduates respectively. The concentration in Business — Peru State College's dominant program family — aligns with regional labor-market demand and contributes to the institution's solid four-year earnings outcomes.
