Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · City · 7,560 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Clarksville, TN, 37044 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
47 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,233
Out-of-state COA
$27,993
Avg net price
$9,735
Room & board
$13,430
In-state tuition
$9,006
Out-of-state tuition
$14,766
Books & supplies
$1,276/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,588
$30–48k
$8,768
$48–75k
$10,077
$75–110k
$13,537
$110k+
$15,078
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1088
Reading 445–573
Math 398–553
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 18–24
English 17–25
Math 16–23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Austin Peay State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
43%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,779
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,301
Median debt
$20,547
Monthly loan payment
$218
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,738
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,133
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
44%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$31,930
Independent students
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
12%
Black
22%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,779
10 years after entry
$44,301
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Institutional
Endowment
$58M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,044/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,781
Federal loan rate
34%
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