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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 |
| Endowment | $10.5 million[1] |
| President | Michael Evans[2] |
| Students | 1,902 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 1,634 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Postgraduates | 268 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 104 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Azure Blue & White |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – HAAC |
| Mascot | Bob the Bobcat[4] |
| Website | www |
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Peru State College (Peru) is a public college in Peru, Nebraska. It was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865, making it the first and oldest institution of higher education in Nebraska.[5]
The college is organized into three schools, each supporting a different set of majors, including a graduate program, plus an extensive online education program.[1]
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