Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee 37044
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Excellent value
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1050
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.5%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (79)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Austin Peay Normal School, the precursor of the university, was established in 1927 and named for then-sitting Tennessee Governor Austin Peay.
- •In 1943, its name was changed to Austin Peay State College.
Source: Wikipedia
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