Nebraska State College System

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Not to be confused with University of Nebraska system.

Nebraska State College System
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TypeState university system
Established1867 (1867)
ChancellorDr. Paul Turman
Websitenscs.edu
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Nebraska State College System Locations.

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]

Colleges

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Name Location[a] Founded Enrollment Athletics
nickname 		Athletics
conference 		Athletics
level
Chadron State College Chadron 1911 2,260 Eagles Rocky Mountain (RMAC)[b] NCAA Division II
Peru State College Peru 1865 1,415 Bobcats Heart of America (HAAC)[c] NAIA
Wayne State College Wayne 1910 4,202 Wildcats Northern Sun (NSIC)[b] NCAA Division II
Notes
  1. ^ All locations are within the State of Nebraska.
  2. ^ a b Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.
  3. ^ Currently an NAIA athletic conference.

Chadron State College

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Main article: Chadron State College

Located in Chadron, it is the only four-year and graduate-degree granting college in western Nebraska.

Peru State College

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Main article: Peru State College

Located in Peru, Nemaha County. It was founded in 1865, making it the first and oldest college in Nebraska.

Wayne State College

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Main article: Wayne State College

Located in Wayne, it has the highest enrollment of the system, with 4,202 students in 2022.

Board of trustees

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  • Bob Engles - Chair
  • Marjean Terrell - Vice Chair
  • Carter "Cap" Peterson
  • Connie Edmond
  • Jess Zeiss
  • Brian Maher
  • Danny Reynaga
  • Samantha Hill, Chadron State Student Trustee
  • Austen Janssen, Peru State Student Trustee
  • Robynne McMaster, Wayne State Student Trustee
As of 2025-11-14[2]

See also

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References

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