Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

Acceptance rate
96%
Average SAT
1,088
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
7,560
In-state tuition
$9,006
Out-of-state tuition
$14,766
Avg net price
$9,735
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 843 and 1126 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 21

Popular programs at Austin Peay State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.165
2Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.162
3Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.134
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.92
5Psychology, General.89
6Business Administration, Management and Operations.88
7Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.78
8Biology, General.54
9Accounting and Related Services.53
10Communication and Media Studies.48
11Fine and Studio Arts.48
12Social Work.47
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.44
14Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.44
15Agriculture, General.43
16Marketing.40
17Computer Systems Analysis.36
18History.30
19Computer and Information Sciences, General.26
20Finance and Financial Management Services.25

Showing top 20 of 36 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay State University has an acceptance rate of 96% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Austin Peay State University?

Admitted students at Austin Peay State University typically score between 843 and 1126 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Austin Peay State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Austin Peay State University is approximately $9,735 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Austin Peay State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Austin Peay State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.