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Austin Peay State University Campus Tours & Visits — Clarksville, TN

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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

Mascot

Governors

Type

Public university

Division

Division 1

96%

Acceptance

1050

SAT Avg

7,365

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

45%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$44,301

Earnings 10yr

$14,846

Avg Net Price

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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Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & Writing

468575

Math

475590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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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

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

Programs (79)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%

Freshman Retention66.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,779

10 Years$44,301

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

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%

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)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

15

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNANashville47 mi

MEMMemphis179 mi

BHMBirmingham208 mi

Distance to Cities

Nashville, TN41 mi

~1h 11m drive

St. Louis, MO213 mi

~6h 9m drive

Indianapolis, IN233 mi

~6h 44m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

University of Memphis

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (79)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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