Nebraska State College System | |
Established: | 1867 |
Type: | State university system |
Chancellor: | Dr. Paul Turman |
Established in 1867, the Nebraska State College System is the governing body for Nebraska's three public colleges (Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College) that are not part of the University of Nebraska System.
Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College, along with the System Office and the Board of Trustees constitute the Nebraska State College System. [1]
See main article: Chadron State College. Located in Chadron, it is the only four-year and graduate-degree granting college in western Nebraska.
See main article: Peru State College. Located in Peru, Nemaha County. It was founded in 1865, making it the first and oldest college in Nebraska.
See main article: Wayne State College. Located in Wayne, it has the highest enrollment of the system, with 4,202 students in 2022.