Peru State College
Former names | Mount Vernon School (1865–1866) Peru Seminary and College (1866–1867) Nebraska State Normal School (1867–1921) Nebraska State Teachers College at Peru (1921–1949) Peru State Teachers College (1949–1963) |
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| Motto | "Campus of a thousand oaks" |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1865 |
Parent institution | Nebraska State College System |
| President | Dr. Robert Mock |
| Students | 1,492 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,308 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 184 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 104 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Azure Blue & White |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – HAAC |
| Mascot | Bob the Bobcat |
| Website | www |
Peru State College (Peru) is a public college in Peru, Nebraska, United States. It was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865, and opened in 1866 as Mount Vernon Academy. It is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Nebraska.
The college is organized into three schools, each supporting a different set of majors, including a graduate program, plus an extensive online education program.