Austin Peay State Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Austin Peay State University is a public research university in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving roughly 7,560 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.41% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,301 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,006
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,735 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.41% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,560 72.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1088
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,671
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,559
- Room & Board: $13,430 annual estimate
Austin Peay State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Austin Peay State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Austin Peay State University?
Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN (ZIP 37044).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Austin Peay State University public or private?
Austin Peay State University is a Public institution.
How much does Austin Peay State University cost?
Published tuition: $9,006 in-state, $14,766 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,735.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,588 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,768 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,077 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,537 |
| $110,001+ | $15,078 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,024.
How hard is it to get into Austin Peay State University?
Admission rate: 96.41%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1088 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Austin Peay State University?
Total enrollment: 7,560 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,671 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,513 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Austin Peay State University?
150%-time completion rate: 40.24%.
First-year retention: 70.0%.
What do graduates of Austin Peay State University earn?
Median earnings: $38,779 six years after entry; $44,301 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,547.
43.50% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Austin Peay State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (815 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (183 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (123 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (105 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (97 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (94 completions)
- Psychology, General (93 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (80 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (67 completions)
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration (65 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Austin Peay State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.41%; completion rate 40.24%; median earnings $44,301 at 10 years; net price $9,735. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,006
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Austin Peay State University was $9,006.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,735
2024 Value
In 2024 Austin Peay State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,735.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,735 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,024 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,064 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,430 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,276 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,712 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Austin Peay State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Austin Peay State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Austin Peay State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,876 | $21,372 | $11,000 |
| 2014 | $7,168 | $21,664 | $11,325 |
| 2015 | $7,501 | $22,333 | $11,984 |
| 2016 | $7,689 | $22,929 | $12,425 |
| 2017 | $7,913 | $23,153 | $12,619 |
| 2018 | $8,159 | $23,399 | $13,018 |
| 2019 | $8,303 | $13,847 | $13,692 |
| 2020 | $8,303 | $13,847 | $14,845 |
| 2021 | $8,431 | $13,975 | $14,480 |
| 2022 | $8,431 | $13,975 | $15,914 |
| 2023 | $8,675 | $14,219 | $14,846 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.41% Acceptance Rate
5,559 Total Applicants
5,334 Students Admitted
1,645 First-Time Students Enrolled
30.84% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1088
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Austin Peay State University reported total enrollment of about 7,560 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.9%), Black or African American (22.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). About 43.50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Austin Peay State University in 2024 is 7,560 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,671 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,513 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.29% 100% Completion Time
40.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.29% of students graduating from Austin Peay State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Austin Peay State University.
Return on Investment
$20,547 Median Student Debt
$44,301 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1037.67% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Austin Peay State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 815 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 183 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 123 completions
4. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 105 completions
5. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 97 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 94 completions
7. Psychology, General: 93 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 80 completions
9. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 67 completions
Most popular programs at Austin Peay State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Austin Peay State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Austin Peay State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,044
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,781
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, TN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,560 students. Student body composition includes White (49.9%), Black or African American (22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). The admission rate is 96.41%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1088. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.24%. Approximately 43.50% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Clarksville, TN 37044
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, Austin Peay State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin Peay State University located?
Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN.
What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University is 96.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,559 applicants and 5,334 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Austin Peay State University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,006 and average net price is $9,735 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,430 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Austin Peay State University?
Austin Peay State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,671 students, White (49.9%), Black or African American (22.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Austin Peay State University?
About 39.5% of students at Austin Peay State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Austin Peay State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Austin Peay State University reports midpoint SAT about 1088 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Austin Peay State University earn?
Median earnings are $38,779 six years after entry and $44,301 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Austin Peay State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Austin Peay State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,547.
Is Austin Peay State University public or private?
Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, TN.
Is Austin Peay State University an HBCU?
No. Austin Peay State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Austin Peay State University a tribal college?
No. Austin Peay State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Clarksville, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.