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