Peru State College Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Peru State College has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.4%(1,629)
Hispanic
8.4%(174)
African American
7.6%(158)
Asian
0.6%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.7%(77)
Unknown
0.7%(15)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment2,510
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Peru State College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Peru State College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.0%(842)
Women
60.0%(1,261)

Gender Statistics

Men842

34% of total enrollment

Women1,261

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Peru State College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.0%(262)
18-19
25.6%(372)
20-21
20.8%(302)
22-24
13.1%(190)
25+
22.5%(326)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
16.7%(31)
25+
83.3%(155)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Peru State College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.1%(129)
Out-of-State
38.9%(82)

Regional Representation

In-State129

61% of student body

Out-of-State82

39% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age