Peru State College

Peru State College was founded in 1867 as Nebraska’s first college and was the third teacher education institution established west of the Missouri River. For more than a century, thousands of people have crossed the Campus of a Thousand Oaks to become teachers and leaders in Nebraska and throughout the nation.

Peru State College serves the community through education, research, and public service programs. Our mission is to excel as a comprehensive liberal arts college that ncourages student learning with educational priorities in baccalaureate and graduate teacher education, as well as undergraduate programs in business, the humanities, and the sciences. We value free-inquiry, professional development, research enhancing our educational role, and public service related to and supportive of instruction. Peru State College serves students from throughout the
state, nation, and world but retains a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Southeast Nebraska.

PSC has more than 40 campus clubs and organizations, including academic groups, honor societies, special interest organizations, music organizations (Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Misty Blues Show Choir, Madrigal Singers), intramural sports and religious groups.

Recreational facilities include the newly renovated Al Wheeler Activity Center with an olympic-sized swimming pool, three basketball courts, a fully equipped weight room, intramural field and sports equipment checkout. We also have a fitness facility equipped with exercise equipment in the Student Center, as well as a game room for students to relax and hang out with friends.