What Austin Peay State costs
Austin Peay State University charges $9,006 a year in published tuition and fees for Tennessee residents, about $4,503 a semester, and $14,766 a year for students from other states, about $7,383 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,233 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,914 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Austin Peay State
For fall 2024, Austin Peay State University received 6,331 applications and admitted 6,104 students, and 1,677 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 843 and 1126.
What Austin Peay State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Austin Peay State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 143 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 93 |
| Psychology | 93 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 80 |
| Business Administration and Management | 70 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 67 |
| Art / Art Studies | 53 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Austin Peay State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee: about 39 miles away
- Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee: about 40 miles away
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee: about 41 miles away
- Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee: about 41 miles away
- Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee: about 43 miles away
- Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky: about 54 miles away
Colleges like Austin Peay State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida: 7,582 undergraduates
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia: 7,266 undergraduates
- Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia: 6,622 undergraduates
- University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: 6,591 undergraduates
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: 6,574 undergraduates
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Lists that include Austin Peay State
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FAQ
What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate? 96.4% for fall 2024: 6,104 of 6,331 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Austin Peay State University? $9,006 a year for in-state students and $14,766 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Austin Peay State University? About 7,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Austin Peay State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 843–1126.
What is the campus setting at Austin Peay State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Austin Peay State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Austin Peay State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
