Austin Peay State University: Review & Facts

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Austin Peay State University is a medium four-year, public school with 9,330 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1927 and is one of the 4 schools located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Austin Peay State University.

Majors
Offered
63
Austin Peay State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Austin Peay State University student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Bad
The graduation rate at Austin Peay State University is low - 47%. Roughly 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Austin Peay State University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - about $12,400 annually. The additional fees at Austin Peay State University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,700; which makes it a total of $14,100 per year.

Read the details about Austin Peay State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,362 applications were submitted and 5,969 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Austin Peay State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Austin Peay State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Austin Peay State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Austin Peay State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,900 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $6,500 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Austin Peay State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Austin Peay State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Austin Peay State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Austin Peay State University
601 College St
Clarksville, Tennessee
37044, USA
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