$1.4 Billion

in economic impact created by Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges each year.
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Best Value in Online Education

Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State lowered their undergraduate tuition rate to $299.

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Career Scholarships

Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State have $1 Million in scholarships available to students interested in high-demand careers.

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Peru State College

With more than 70 undergraduate and pre-professional programs and 3 graduate degrees, Peru State College equips over 1,600 students with career-focused knowledge and real-world experience to advance in high-demand fields.

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Chadron State College

Nestled in the beautiful Pine Ridge of northwest Nebraska, right up against the Nebraska National Forest, Chadron State College is home to over 2,000 students. These “Eagles” enjoy a wide variety of student activities while studying in diverse Bachelor degree programs and three Masters’ programs.

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Wayne State College

Situated among bountiful agricultural communities in northeast Nebraska, Wayne State College flourishes by focusing on the individual success of the more than 4,650 students enrolled.

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Tutoring Program

Nebraska SMART is a free virtual tutoring program for K-12 students who attend select public-school districts in Nebraska. Teacher education candidates from Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges remotely tutor students through an online tutoring platform.

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Impact on Nebraska

Statewide 8,256

Students enrolled at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges

Success 1,965

Degrees awarded in 2023-24

Our Growth $1.4 Billion

Economic impact of NSCS on Nebraska

The Future 46%

of State College students are 1st-generation

Career Scholarships Provide Opportunities for Students

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The Career Scholarship program offers Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State students to attain their degrees at an affordable cost while also providing career experience through internships and other experiential learning opportunities. Scholarships can range from $2,000 - $15,000 per year that can cover tuition, fees, room, and board expenses. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for students who remain eligible.

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“I chose Chadron State because of the affordability and the great opportunities and benefits for international students.”

Alphese Stubbs

Student

“I chose Wayne State primarily based on the size as well as its health programs. I knew I didn’t want to go to a huge school where I was just a face in the crowd, and the relationships that I can build with my professors have been beneficial to my academic success. RHOP is a great opportunity. The program also has a strong partnership with University of Nebraska Medical Center, which made it extremely appealing to me.”

Austin Enfield

Student

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Board to Consider Naming Kupper CSC President

Oct 1, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges announced today that they will consider removing the “interim” designation from Dr. Jodi Kupper’s title and formally appoint her as president of Chadron State College at a special meeting on October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT.

Mock Named Peru State President

Sep 25, 2025

Following a national search, the Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State Colleges and Chancellor Paul Turman have announced the appointment of Dr. Robert C. Mock, Jr., Ed.D., as the 35th President of Peru State College.

Finalists Named in Peru State Presidential Search

Sep 10, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges has announced four finalists for the next president of Peru State College, the state’s first institution of higher education. The finalists are Dr. Amy Clark, Dr. “Nina” Evangeline Grant, Dr. Robert C. Mock, Jr., and Dr. Wendy Waugh.

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Events

Oct 13

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Nov 13

Board of Trustees Meeting