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Missoula, MT
96% admitted · $21,302/yr after aid
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $9,049
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $48,900
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Austin Peay State University is a public college in Clarksville, TN with 7,560 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1088 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,049 per year ($7,541 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,900 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,559
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,334
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing445–573
200800
SAT Math398–553
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Austin Peay State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,696
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,456
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,216
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,541
- $30–48k$7,732
- $48–75k$8,341
- $75–110k$12,216
- $110k+$14,571
Get a personal estimate with Austin Peay State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $48,900
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,570
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,560
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White50%
- Hispanic12%
- Black22%
- Asian2%
Austin Peay State University FAQ
What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate?+
Austin Peay State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Austin Peay State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 445–573 on SAT Reading and Writing and 398–553 on SAT Math; the average total is 1088.
What ACT score do you need for Austin Peay State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Austin Peay State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Austin Peay State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,559 students applied to Austin Peay State University and 5,334 were admitted; 1,645 enrolled.
Does Austin Peay State University consider legacy status?+
No. Austin Peay State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Austin Peay State University require an essay?+
Austin Peay State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Austin Peay State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,696 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,049.
What is Austin Peay State University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219602 · How we use this data
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