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Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee

11,185 Students on Campus
Clarksville Location
328,000 Metro Population
11,185 Students on Campus
Clarksville Location
328,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Austin Peay State University, founded in 1927, is a four-year public, doctoral level university located in Clarksville, Tennessee. APSU is a comprehensive university that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to promote critical thinking, communication skills, creativity, and leadership. Austin Peay offers over 56 majors and 63 different concentrations. APSU provides degrees ranging from Associates to Doctoral and 90% of our professors hold a doctorate or other terminal degree! With over 10,000 students, APSU continues to pride itself on promoting diversity, appreciation of all cultures, and respect for all persons while fostering a positive campus environment that encourages active participation in university life! Austin Peay has over 130 student organizations and 350 programs and activities a year. To learn more about student life at APSU please watch this video and ask yourself “Are you ready to Be a Gov?”: https://youtu.be/YtjaFhydnto?si=pj1elsQzoci4wh

Students attend all sports for free and cheer our famous 'Let's Go Peay' chant!

APSU has a 19 to 1 student to professor ratio.

Statistics show that APSU is one of the safest universities in the state of TN.

Helpful Information

APSU students can ride the Clarksville transit system for free and there is a free campus trolley that will take you around campus. APSU is the largest provider of higher education to military-affiliated students in TN, with 2,422 military-related students enrolled in Fall 2021. We offer a full-time Veterans Affairs counselor on campus through VetSuccess, a Student Veterans Organization, and the Newton Military Family Resource Center. Fort Campbell Military Base is a 20 min. drive from APSU.

Location Information

APSU is located near downtown Clarksville so it’s an easy walk or drive to local restaurants, museums, entertainment venues, and much more. The average temperature in Clarksville is 48°F (winter) and 80°F (summer). Clarksville is just 45 minutes northwest of Nashville, TN and the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Nashville, "Music City USA", offers many cultural and entertainment opportunities, including museum exhibits, professional sporting events, concerts, art shows, and festivals.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/11/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiologic Technology

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
  • No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/22/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $4926
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Technology Fee
$38
Credit Hour
Away & Home
Optional
online web fee for online courses
$50
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 5
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4065
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2500
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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