Overview


Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Named for a former state governor, Austin Peay State University is a public institution in north Tennessee. Austin Peay is home to colleges of Arts & Letters, Business, Education, Health Sciences, and STEM conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition to classroom facilities, APSU hosts the Center of Excellence for Field Biology and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. Additionally, the campus is marked by several sinkholes known as “bowls” which function as student hangout spaces for relaxing or playing games.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$13,692
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1104
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,675 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,219 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,463
$30k - $48k
$13,850
$48k - $75k
$17,292
$75k - $110k
$19,719
$110k+
$20,780
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: sfao@apsu.edu
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,232
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,880
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,199
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
83%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4463
96%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,880
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,540,566
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$40,471,539
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,483
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,980
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,013
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6362
Students Applied
98%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
736
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 22 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 14 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
63%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1104
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
493
75th
560
Reading
25th
490
75th
610
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
18%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
10
Top 25%
31
Top 50%
72
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
298
$30k - $48k
142
$48k - $75k
164
$75k - $110k
97
$110k+
88
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,326
Total Number of Undergrads
8,120
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
41%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
10%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
52
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
US National: 44%59%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
38
Ethnicity
African American
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
11%
White
55%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
127
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
16%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
The Governors
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Sun Conference
Total Male Athletes
183
Total Female Athletes
109
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Austin Peay State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,800
Top 5 Cities
Clarksville
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Knoxville
Top 5 Employers
US Army
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
State of Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMembers of Austin Peay's faculty are very friendly and helpful. Most professors have an open door policy and are willing to do anything to help their students learn. Also, with the honors program, there are multiple opportunities to build on the basic curriculum through research and additional studies. There are also many opportunities to study abroad in places such as Russia, Asia, London, and several others.
April from Clarksville, TN
Right now im taking my core classes. They are really easy its like a review of high school, english is like middle school level. The professors are decent you get some that are young like you and are nice but others are old and want to stick with ALL the rules but they all want to work with you and their common goal is that you graduate,even if they have to meet with you on their off days to make up work some of them will
Gen from TN
If you go to class and work along in your book, you will do well in most classes. Be sure that you know how to work well in a group, and DON'T PROCRASTINATE. If there is an emergency most professors will understand and will work with you to succed. None of the Professors want you to fail and if you don't understand something just ask, or go to their office when they have their scheduled office time, if they can't help you they will help you find someone who can. If you do these things and want to learn you will.
Emily from Woodlawn, TN
I love APSU. It may be my hometown college but it keeps me focused. I'm not trying to explore a new city or find out where the night-life is.
Marguerite from Clarksville, TN
Your class load varies on how many “hours” you sign up for—your credit hours just count how many hours a week that you will be in class. I took 17 credit hours this past semester, which is really close to a heavy load; most people only take 12 or 13 which is the average amount you must take to be a full time student (and keep your HOPE scholarship). I can tell you from experience though; if you take this many hours you have to stay serious about school! No partying, no staying out late or up late on the internet, and do not procrastinate! I had to do six projects in three days before finals! And I have learned from this to do my projects early—maybe as soon as they are assigned.
Christina from Old Hickory, TN
APSU is very student centered and even though it's a small Division 1 school, you get to know your professors very well. There are a lot of different clubs and organizations and anyone can find a fit here. Clarksville is 10 minutes from Ft. Campbell--so the city is very military and student friendly.
Colorado girl
Austin Peay is a big campus but it's small. The teachers are willing to work with you and make sure you are getting the education needed.
Elizabeth from Nashville, TN
I really am enjoying my classes. I have had very good teachers and very good experiences in my classes. I went to a very academically challenging high school, so I am not challenged beyond belief here, which is very good. I feel that it is a good amount of work and gets challenging at times, but you have to be wise and manage your time.
Consuelo from Nashville, TN
You should enroll in the honors program to ensure that you are challenged.
Sarriah from Milan, TN
The teachers here are very helpful.They have open door polices for students.They teach to u not at u which is always good.
Terralee from Mount Juliet, TN
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