Austin Peay State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2485 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #684 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #627 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #830 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 8,587
- Graduates
- 1,358
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- apsu.edu
Austin Peay State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Austin Peay State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 5,559 | 2,081 | 3,466 |
| Admissions | 5,334 | 1,991 | 3,337 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,444 | 538 | 906 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 201 | 114 | 87 |
3,493 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,660 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 943
or below
75% of them
had 1165
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Austin Peay State University are 943-1165 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
811 or 49%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Austin Peay State University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5441 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1896 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 1050 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 598 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 526 (5%) |
| Asian | 212 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 173 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,247
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,008 | $8,460 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,008 | $8,460 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,552 | $13,446 |
| Fee in-district | $1,667 | $1,667 |
| Fee in-state | $1,667 | $1,667 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,667 | $1,667 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,723 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,650 |
| Room charge | $6,740 |
| Meal charge | $4,910 |
Austin Peay State University majors
Austin Peay State University has granted 1,408 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 518 master's across 19 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Austin Peay State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,108 | 32 | 30 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 121 | 35 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 112 | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 111 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 107 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 73 | 27 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 94 | 10 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 90 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 85 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 65 | |||
| Social Work | 43 | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 62 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 8 | 46 | ||
| Education, General | 50 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | 13 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 49 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 26 | 21 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 37 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 35 | |||
| Music, General | 21 | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 34 | |||
| Accounting | 28 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | |||
| Finance, General | 28 | |||
| Computer Science | 26 | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 26 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 5 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | |||
| Information Technology | 21 | |||
| History, General | 17 | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 20 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 18 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |||
| Sociology, General | 18 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 16 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 6 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,120 | 1,408 | 518 | 10 |
Austin Peay State University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 38% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Austin Peay State University has published 2,157 scientific papers with 41,592 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 52 |
| 1993 | 17 | 41 |
| 1994 | 21 | 49 |
| 1995 | 20 | 74 |
| 1996 | 28 | 72 |
| 1997 | 33 | 119 |
| 1998 | 28 | 151 |
| 1999 | 43 | 167 |
| 2000 | 34 | 183 |
| 2001 | 13 | 223 |
| 2002 | 25 | 230 |
| 2003 | 26 | 240 |
| 2004 | 16 | 298 |
| 2005 | 30 | 336 |
| 2006 | 32 | 368 |
| 2007 | 35 | 550 |
| 2008 | 24 | 994 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1226 |
| 2010 | 39 | 1362 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1546 |
| 2012 | 50 | 1596 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1660 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1765 |
| 2015 | 72 | 1873 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1867 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1810 |
| 2018 | 88 | 2196 |
| 2019 | 110 | 2574 |
| 2020 | 112 | 3020 |
| 2021 | 114 | 3530 |
| 2022 | 114 | 3366 |
| 2023 | 177 | 3480 |
| 2024 | 172 | 3530 |
Austin Peay State University alumni
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Bob Harper
- Occupations
- television personalitypersonal trainer
- Biography
-
Robert Harper is an American personal trainer, reality television personality, and writer. He appeared on the American television series The Biggest Loser, a show he later hosted. He was an advisor on The New Celebrity Apprentice.
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David Hackworth
- Occupations
- journalistsailormilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Colonel David Haskell Hackworth was a United States Army officer and journalist, who was highly decorated in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. Hackworth is known for his role in the formation and command of Tiger Force, a military unit from the 101st Airborne Division that used guerrilla warfare tactics against Viet Cong in South Vietnam.
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Chonda Pierce
- Occupations
- comedian
- Biography
-
Chonda Pierce is an American stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and actor.
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A. J. Ellis
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Andrew James Ellis, is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently a special assistant to the general manager in the front office of the San Diego Padres. Ellis played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, and the Padres, before retiring following the 2018 season.
General info
| Alternative names | APSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Find Your Place in the World |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June to August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,191 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 601 College St Clarksville, Tennessee, 37044 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 167,000 |
| Phone | 9312217011 |