Austin Peay State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #650 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #593 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #842 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 8,926
- Graduates
- 1,513
- 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 28% 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% | 97% |
| Applicants | 6,331 | 2,358 | 3,907 |
| Admissions | 6,104 | 2,255 | 3,785 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,521 | 546 | 959 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 156 | 83 | 65 |
3,403 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,718 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 843
or below
75% of them
had 1126
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Austin Peay State University are 843-1126 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
867 or 52%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Austin Peay State University are 18-24 (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 | 5582 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2014 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 1162 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 637 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 519 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 284 (3%) |
| Asian | 192 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (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
- $11,290
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,272 | $8,784 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,272 | $8,784 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,032 | $13,968 |
| Fee in-district | $1,734 | $1,734 |
| Fee in-state | $1,734 | $1,734 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,734 | $1,734 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,718 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,080 |
| Room charge | $6,880 |
| Meal charge | $5,200 |
Austin Peay State University majors
Austin Peay State University has granted 1,316 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 502 master's across 22 programs, and 8 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 | 762 | 19 | 34 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 143 | 40 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 70 | 47 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 93 | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 89 | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 94 | |||
| Psychology, General | 93 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 80 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 67 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 65 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 53 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 52 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 47 | |||
| Social Work | 30 | 17 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 | |||
| Education, General | 39 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | 20 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 34 | |||
| Accounting | 27 | |||
| Finance, General | 27 | |||
| History, General | 15 | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | 19 | ||
| Information Technology | 23 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | |||
| Music, General | 13 | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | |||
| Journalism | 19 | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 17 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 13 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 5 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 1 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 772 | 1,316 | 502 | 8 |
Austin Peay State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 36% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Austin Peay State University has published 2,240 scientific papers with 44,146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 41 |
| 1994 | 21 | 49 |
| 1995 | 20 | 74 |
| 1996 | 28 | 72 |
| 1997 | 33 | 119 |
| 1998 | 28 | 150 |
| 1999 | 43 | 167 |
| 2000 | 34 | 183 |
| 2001 | 13 | 224 |
| 2002 | 25 | 231 |
| 2003 | 26 | 242 |
| 2004 | 16 | 299 |
| 2005 | 30 | 337 |
| 2006 | 32 | 368 |
| 2007 | 35 | 564 |
| 2008 | 24 | 993 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1225 |
| 2010 | 39 | 1364 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1546 |
| 2012 | 50 | 1596 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1656 |
| 2014 | 83 | 1766 |
| 2015 | 73 | 1872 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1867 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1808 |
| 2018 | 88 | 2196 |
| 2019 | 110 | 2574 |
| 2020 | 112 | 3023 |
| 2021 | 114 | 3534 |
| 2022 | 117 | 3373 |
| 2023 | 178 | 3486 |
| 2024 | 174 | 3607 |
| 2025 | 109 | 3188 |
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 and a contestant on Season 3 of the American version of The Traitors.
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David Hackworth
- Occupations
- sailormilitary personneljournalist
- 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 | 1,216 |
| 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 |