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Austin Peay State University

#1224 in US ranking Clarksville, TN
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,696
Tuition & fees
$9,384
Avg. aid
$9,742
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
843–1126
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$44,289
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay's Homecoming is a recurring occasion for students and alumni, typically centered on athletics and related campus activities. The Governors identity also appears in campus celebrations and the familiar "Let's Go Peay" cheer.

Other recurring opportunities to take part in campus life include beginning-of-term welcome activities and performances or exhibitions produced by student and academic arts groups. Their schedules and formats change from year to year. Students who commute or take evening classes may find it especially useful to check event times early, since a campus tradition is easier to join when it fits around work and travel.

What are the student housing and dining options at Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay offers university-operated, coeducational housing, including residence-hall and apartment-style options. Housing is an option for undergraduates, but the existence of on-campus accommodations should not be mistaken for guaranteed placement in a preferred building or room type.

Students considering residence should compare each option's eligibility rules, room configuration, contract dates, and application process. They should also check what a housing contract covers during breaks and what it costs to cancel or change plans. With most students commuting in the reported snapshot, living off campus is a common alternative; commuters need to budget for travel as well as rent or household expenses.

Campus dining includes meal-plan arrangements and places to purchase food between classes. A meal plan's value depends on where it can be used, how many meals or funds it includes, and whether unused balances carry over. Housing and meal plans are separate decisions, so students should read the current terms for both before using a combined room-and-board estimate as their personal budget.

Austin Peay State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

230

Austin Peay State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
19%
Campus size
196 acres

Austin Peay State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Austin Peay State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Felix G. Woodward Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Austin Peay State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Austin Peay State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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