Austin Peay State University (APSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,803
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, APSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that APSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Austin Peay State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at APSU is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at APSU is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at APSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,431

Cost of attendance at Austin Peay State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,975

Cost of attendance at Austin Peay State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Austin Peay State University received on average $8,431 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,431

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	696	55%	$4,698	$3,269,579
Other Federal Grant	710	56%	$4,813	$3,417,325
State Grant/Scholarships	1,073	85%	$4,535	$4,866,285
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	524	42%	$3,371	$1,766,256
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,192	95%	$8,431	$10,049,866

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Austin Peay State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Austin Peay State University students is 42.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.1%.

42.3%

asian 80.0% 8 students
African American 40.7% 116 students
white 42.6% 339 students
unknown 45.8% 11 students
hispanic 40.3% 27 students
International Students 100.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 35 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Austin Peay State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Austin Peay State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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