Austin Peay State University

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About Austin Peay State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Clarksville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,926, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,650, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,410.

Clarksville, TN

$7,650

Avg in-state
tuition

$13,410

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Acceptance Rate

66.14%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

39%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile13-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile943-1165

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

11k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

36%

Unknown

3%

Black

16%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

48

Total Online Enrollment

6,153

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

45% On-campus

55% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold40% online

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold39% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold88% online

Master'sCheck Bold70% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$7,650$13,410
Graduate$8,460$13,446

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,276
On-campus room and board$13,406
On-campus other expenses$2,316
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$13,696
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$2,316
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$2,316

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$24,648$30,408
Off-campus without family$24,938$30,698
Off-campus with family$11,242$17,002

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

52%

State Grant Aid

84%

Institution Grant Aid

54%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,650
State Grant Aid$6,268
Institution Grant Aid$4,442
Pell Grant Aid$5,861

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • All Track Combined
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Transportation And Materials Moving.
23Visual And Performing Arts.
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