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Austin Peay State University
  • 4 Year
  • CLARKSVILLE, TN
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Austin Peay State University
#628 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CLARKSVILLE, TN
  • 1,480 reviews
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    Austin Peay State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    17%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,260 / year
    Poll
    50%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 403 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 129 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,090 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 194 responses
    • Chick-fil-a and Starbucks
      24%
    • Einstein Bros.
      19%
    • Subway
      18%
    • Starbucks
      15%
    • The Terrace
      14%
    • The caf
      8%
    • Seattle's Coffee
      1%
    72%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 102 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 81 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      32%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      10%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 79 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 51 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      55%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      35%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      10%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 68 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      32%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      9%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 144 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      5%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      51%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      42%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 69 responses
    • Athletic events
      26%
    • Greek Life
      26%
    • Pep Rallies
      19%
    • GHOST
      10%
    • Hispanic Cultural Center activities
      7%
    • Club events
      6%
    • I like the picnic for business students.
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 93 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      13%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      38%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      22%
    • Parties? What parties?
      27%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 55 responses
    • Homecoming Week
      62%
    • Graduation
      16%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • I have no idea.
      4%
    • We don't party
      4%
    • Halloween
      2%
    • Rush week
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    7%
    Women in Sororities
    8%
    60%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 122 responses
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