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Austin Peay State University
  • 4 Year
  • CLARKSVILLE, TN

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Austin Peay State is a public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,531 undergraduate students. The Austin Peay State acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Nursing. Graduating 42% of students, Austin Peay State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,200.

About

601 COLLEGE ST
CLARKSVILLE, TN 37044
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference

Austin Peay State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Austin Peay State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
94%
Application Deadline
August 4
SAT Range
960-1140
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,529 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,431 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 86 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 109 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 109 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    39%
  • On Campus
    41%
  • Online
    20%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,531 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,887
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 72 responses
  • Average
    36%
  • Helpful
    28%
  • Motivated to learn to advance there education
    14%
  • Kind
    11%
  • Obnoxious
    4%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 122 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 144 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 78 responses
  • Let's Go Peay!
    78%
  • Pride
    6%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Peay Pride
    4%
  • Sub-standard
    4%
  • Dependable
    3%
  • Dedicated
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 57 responses

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