Peru State College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 36%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Peru State College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Peru State College students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
9%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Peru State College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Peru State College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Peru State College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Peru State College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
652
Women
840

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 42%

Peru State College draws 57 percent of students from Nebraska, 41 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Nebraska, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Peru State College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
57%
Out of State
41%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,329 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,492
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25.6%
Part-time undergraduates 21.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181534.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026