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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Clarksville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading445 - 573
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math398 - 553
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,522
Earnings 5yr: $107,487
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,644
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,017
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,309
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,679
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,125
Earnings 5yr: $73,281
Debt: $30,736
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,824
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,279
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,261
Earnings 5yr: $75,418
Debt: $22,810
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,564
Earnings 5yr: $73,897
Debt: $27,576
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,883
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,567
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,358
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,250
Earnings 5yr: $54,348
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,382
Earnings 5yr: $52,074
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,409
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,588
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,278
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,567
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,605
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,479
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,734
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,291
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,735
In-State Tuition$9,006
Out-of-State Tuition$14,766
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
44%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,779
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,301
Completion Signals
40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,202
Est. Monthly Payment
$143/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
27%
Avg Family Income
$42,445
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