School Overview
Austin Peay State University (APSU) is
located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The
campus has been in operation for over 180
years. Austin Peay is a center of growth,
not only in numbers but also in quality of
education. For example, in 2010 the School
of Nursing recorded a 100% pass rate.
Austin Peay has a total of 8,573
undergrads and 828 graduates. The
University offers associate,
baccalaureate, and master's degrees in
over 56 majors.
Admissions Information
The regular application fee is $15.00,
which can be paid online or by mail.
Applicants should complete the application
and submit their SAT/ACT scores and
GED/high school transcript. 88
percent of applicants are admitted.
College Majors
Prospective students of Austin Peay can
choose from the following majors:
Agriculture & Related Sciences
Arts, Visual & Performing
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, & Marketing
Communications & Journalism
Computer & Information Sciences
Education
Engineering Technologies
English Language & Literature
Foreign Language & Literature
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
History
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Philosophy & Religion
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration & Services
Security & Protective Services
Social Sciences
Undergraduate Programs
Associate degree programs are available
through the College of Science and
Mathematics, the Austin Peay Center at
Fort Campbell, and online. Bachelor's
Degree programs are available at the main
campus in Clarksville, at the Austin Peay
Center at Fort Campbell, the Austin Peay
Center at The Renaissance Center in
Dickson, and the Austin Peay Center at
Highland Crest in Springfield. Austin Peay
offers the following Bachelor's Degree
programs:
Science
Education Integrative Studies
Pre-professional programs of Dentistry,
Health, Food Technology
Economics
Finance
Forestry
History
Marketing
Agriculture
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Science and Information Systems
English
Finance
Foreign Language
General Business
Geosciences
Health and Human Performance
History
Law
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Nursing
Optometry
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Social Work
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Programs
Masters degree programs are available in
the following areas of study:
Biology
Communication Arts
Curriculum and Instruction
Education Specialist
Educational Leadership Studies
English
Health and Human Performance
Management
Military History
Music
Psychology
Reading
Social Work
Teaching
Online Degrees and Programs
Choose from one of Austin Peay's online
degree programs:
Communication Arts
Computer Science and Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Political Science and Legal Studies
Professional Studies
Nursing
Organizational Leadership The department
of Extended & Distance Education has
the sole purpose of giving the community
the opportunity to gain further education
or professional development. Through
distance and online programs, individuals
can earn a degree or gain further training
in a particular career.
Rankings
Austin Peay is known as one of the fastest
growing universities in Tennessee. It is
also one of the safest universities in the
state, according to the Tennessee Bureau
of Investigation. In 2009 Austin Peay's
ROTC was awarded the MacArthur Award; it
is now one of the top eight ROTC programs
in the United States.
Accreditation
Austin Peay has accreditation from the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools. This
accreditation qualifies the university to
award associate, baccalaureate, master's
and education specialist degrees. Certain
programs have accreditation from
profession specific commissions. For
example, the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing is accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Further accreditation has been acquired
from the National Association of Schools
of Music, the American Chemical Society,
the American Assembly of Collegiate
Schools of Business, to name a few.
Departments, Colleges, and Schools
The university is divided into six
colleges and two schools. The
undergraduate majors and programs, as well
as minors, offered at Austin Peay are
available through the following colleges
and schools:
College of Arts and Letters
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
School of Nursing
College of Business
College of Education
College of Science and Mathematics
School of Technology and Public Management
The Master's degrees are offered through
the College of Graduate Studies.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
In order to make use of financial aid,
students must first complete a FAFSA. Once
that is completed, the Office of Financial
Aid can help prospective and current
students find the most aid available.
Financial aid comes in various forms. For
example, students can take out loans, or
they may qualify for a federal or state
grant. Numerous scholarships are also
available. One need only take the time to
search and apply. The Federal work study
program is another financial aid option.
Students who qualify for this program
receive the opportunity to earn federal
funds to pay for school.
Library System
The Austin Peay Woodward Library provides
a vast collection of sources, both in the
library and online. Faculty and students
can access the Austin Library Catalog to
find a source within the library or use an
online database for information stored
electronically.
Athletics
Austin Peay's mascot is the Governor.
Men's sports are baseball, basketball,
cross country, football, golf, and tennis.
Women's sports are basketball, cross
country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,
track & field and volleyball. The
Governors compete in the NCAA at the
Division I level.
Student Housing
Austin Peay offers residence halls and
apartments as choices for student housing.
There are five residence halls
specifically designated for freshmen.
Upperclassmen can choose from the
Governors Terrace North & South,
the Hand Village, the Meacham Apartments,
and the Two Rivers Apartments. Rates vary
according to housing. The many living
options available are designed to allow
students to find the living situation most
conducive for personal and academic
growth. Meal plans are mandatory for most
students who live on campus.
General Information
| Admission Office PO Box 4548 Clarksville, TN 37044 (931) 221-7661 (800) 844-2778 Fax: (931) 221-6168 [email protected] Contact: Ryan Forsythe Director of Admissions |
Main Address 601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044 (931) 221-7011 www.apsu.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 8,573 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,471 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,403 Graduate enrollment: 828 Setting |
Degrees offered: Associate Bachelor's Master's |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 88% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68% |
College Majors
| Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General B Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & Processing/Data Entry A Management B Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences – General B Education Engineering Technologies Technology – General B English Language & Foreign Language & Health Professions & History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness B Philosophy & Religion B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Security & Protective Social Sciences Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the accuracy of information on
this page. All information is
subject to change. You should
confirm all information with a
college admissions officer.
Austin Peay State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (931) 221-7011 |
| Website: | www.apsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.apsu.edu/admissions/applicant/apply |
| Address: | 601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,048 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,259 (57% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,303 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,847 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,146 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Austin Peay State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Austin Peay State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Education | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 9 | 4 | 39 | 20 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Austin Peay State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,303 |
| Out-of-state | $13,847 |
| Books and supplies | $1,550 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,683 |
| Out-of-state | $14,669 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,793 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,740 | 96% | $8,146 |
| Student loan aid | 1,021 | 56% | $5,666 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,802 | 89% | $7,888 |
| Federal student loans | 4,717 | 48% | $6,663 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Austin Peay State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Austin Peay State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 7,416 | 2,783 | 4,633 | Percent admitted | 100% | 94% | 96% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 23% | 26% | 22% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Austin Peay State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,048 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,971 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,077 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Austin Peay State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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