Working for Nebraska

Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State add $564.8 million to the state's economy 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

The more than 2,500 students at Peru State are “Bobcats” studying a variety of Bachelors’ programs and two Masters’ programs at this historic College that continually looks to the future.

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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 3,000 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 3,300 students enrolled. 

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Best Value in Online Education

The State Colleges lowered their undergraduate online rate to $299 per credit hour, making it the best education value in Nebraska. The rate is a flat cost per credit hour and does not require any additional fees, and is the same rate for out-of-state students. 

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Impact on Nebraska

Statewide 8,774

Students enrolled at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges

Success 1,810

Degrees awarded in 2020-21

Our Growth $564.8 Million

Economic impact of NSCS on Nebraska

The Future 49%

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 - $10,000 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.”

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Alphese Stubbs

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“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.”

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Austin Enfield

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Enrollment Growth Continues

Sep 7, 2022

For the fourth straight year, enrollment at the State Colleges increased - as of September 2, the NSCS had an overall increase in headcount of 0.2%

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State Colleges Working for Nebraska

Jul 19, 2022

The NSCS recently released an economic impact report, demonstrating the collective impact of Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges on Nebraska. This independent report illustrates that the NSCS adds $564.8 million in income to the Nebraska economy each year, signifying that your State Colleges are working for Nebraska.

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Student Trustees Appointed

Jul 6, 2022

Brett Hilbers, Sullivan Jones, and Matthew Leininger have been appointed to serve as student trustees on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees.

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