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Overview

Austin Peay State University
Location Clarksville, TN
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 9,945
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #922
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website apsu.edu
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Costs

Austin Peay State University
Tuition (In State) $7,008
Tuition (Out of State) $12,552
Room & Board $13,070
Avg Net Price $14,679
Avg Grant Aid $11,247
% Receiving Grant Aid 94%

Admission

Austin Peay State University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 5,559
Admitted 5,334
Acceptance Rate 96%
Enrolled % 30.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.3
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/23
SAT Range 943/1165
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 4, 2025

Academics

Austin Peay State University
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (18%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (14%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Psychology (5%)
  • Communication (5%)

Outcomes

Austin Peay State University
Graduation Rate 34%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $37,400
Making Student Loan Payments 44%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,500
Median Loan Payment $232

Diversity

Austin Peay State University
% Men 4%
% Women 9%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 63%
% Black 20%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 6%
% International 0%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Austin Peay State University
% In-State 87%
% Out-of-State 12%

Campus

Austin Peay State University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/