Nebraska State College System

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.

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

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

Board of trustees

 * John Chaney - Chair
 * Bob Engles - Vice Chair
 * Carter "Cap" Peterson
 * Marjean Terrell
 * Jess Zeiss
 * Deborah Frison
 * Sullivan Jones, Chadron State Student Trustee
 * Cooper Reichman, Chadron State Student Trustee
 * Matthew Leininger, Peru State Student Trustee
 * Olivia McAsey, Peru State Student Trustee
 * Brett Hilbers, Wayne State Student Trustee
 * Emma Wilkinson, Wayne State Student Trustee