Austin Peay State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Austin Peay admits most applicants, so your focus should be showing you are ready to start strong, not just clearing the admit line. Since scores are required, aim toward the upper half of the published range, roughly a 970+ SAT or 18+ ACT, especially if your GPA is near the 3.26 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Austin Peay State University facts and stats
Austin Peay State University is a suburban public university with an undergraduate enrollment of 8,926 students. Austin Peay has a freshman retention rate of 66% and a 6-year graduation rate of 39%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Austin Peay is test-required for admissions.
Clarksville, TN
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Key Austin Peay State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 26
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
October 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Austin Peay requires test scores, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake. Austin Peay’s Regular Decision deadline is August 26, so fall senior-year SAT or ACT dates are not a safe option for meeting that deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Austin Peay, an Atlantic Sun Conference public university, lists in-state tuition at $7,356 and out-of-state tuition at $12,900. About 57% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,297. Submit the FAFSA by the October 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
For out-of-state students, Austin Peay’s tuition is $12,900, while in-state tuition is $7,356; room and board adds $14,098 before other expenses. Merit awards average $3,297. Overall, 57% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $1,007, so many families should plan for a significant remaining balance. Graduates leave with an average debt of $16,638.
Student life at Austin Peay State University
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
17% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of men join fraternities, and 8% of women join sororities.
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