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Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee 37044

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Austin Peay State University is a public urban institution in Clarksville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1050.

A mid-sized campus of 7.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,301 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,846.

Established
1927
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Type
Public university
Conference
ASUN Conference and competes at the NCAA Division 1
Division
Division 1

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96%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
7,365Students
15:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$44,301Earnings 10yr
$14,846Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Austin Peay State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & Writing
468575
Math
475590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,675
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,219
Room & Board$13,070
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$26,790
Average Net Price$14,846
Median Debt at Graduation$20,547
Monthly Payment (10yr)$218

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,559
$30–48K$12,983
$48–75K$16,365
$75–110K$19,443
$110K+$19,140

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,846

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,202

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,365
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 22%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
Freshman Retention66.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,779
8 Years$41,659
10 Years$44,301

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,100
Men
$45,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from TN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
41 mi(71 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
213 mi(369 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
233 mi(404 min)

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