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Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University is a medium, public institution located in Clarksville, tn. Founded in 1927, Austin Peay State University offers undergraduate degrees in 79 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,054 undergraduates
cost $8,431 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Austin Peay State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.8%
SAT score average 1089
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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05
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Austin Peay State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,431
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,274
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $8,910
Cost of attendance* $30,865
Average financial aid package $6,525
Estimated cost $24,340 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,975
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,274
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $8,910
Cost of attendance* $36,409
Average financial aid package $6,525
Estimated cost $29,884 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Austin Peay State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,054, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

9,945

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
19%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Austin Peay State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044
phone 931-221-7011
address www.apsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Austin Peay State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University? 

The acceptance rate for Austin Peay State University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Austin Peay State University?

The average high school GPA for Austin Peay State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Austin Peay State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Austin Peay State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,460.

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