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Austin Peay State University or APSU is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system and the seventh largest system of higher education in the nation. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
APSU is a regional university organized as
The athletic teams of APSU compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Student athletes are known as the "Governors." Some of the notable alumni of APSU include former Tennessee State Treasurer, Steve Adams, David Bibb, a Deputy Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration and NBA player Trenton Hassell.
Austin Peay State is found in Clarksville, Tennessee. Clarksville is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Austin Peay State.
The school is known for its programs in media, liberal arts, and science and laboratory technician.
Admission to Austin Peay State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 498. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 553.
Austin Peay State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 8,813 in 2005 at the school.
A lot of students at Austin Peay State attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Austin Peay State values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference and Pioneer Football League.
More complete details are provided below.
Austin Peay State University
601 College St
Clarksville, TN 37044
General Phone: (931) 221-7011
Admissions Phone: (931) 221-7661
Financial Aid Phone: (931) 221-7907
http://www.apsu.edu
Austin Peay State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 321 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 257 | business, non-profit management, business management |
| Education And Teaching | 103 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, education, health teaching, reading teaching, school counseling, educational administration, elementary school teaching |
| Media | 78 | mass communication |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 59 | health and physical education |
| Science | 45 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 25 | agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | engineering technology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 13 | science tech |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Office And Administration | 9 | office data entry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin Peay State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 914 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 128 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 123 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Austin Peay State had a total enrollment of 8,813 students (7,449 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 74% |
| Part-Time | 26% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 95% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Austin Peay State offers campus housing for 1,411 of its 7,449 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarksville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,679 | 2,456 | 92% | 1,606 | 65% |
| Men | 1,153 | 1,049 | 91% | 742 | 71% |
| Women | 1,526 | 1,407 | 92% | 864 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 498 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 553 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (931) 221-7661
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,635 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,947 |
| Room and board | $ 4,800 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Austin Peay State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (931) 221-7907
Austin Peay State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 117 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,191 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,526 | 4 | $40,216 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $60,361 | 8 | $50,391 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 70 | $61,980 | 33 | $57,276 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $53,640 | 32 | $52,106 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $42,557 | 30 | $40,520 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $31,925 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $55,254 | 102 | $48,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 106 | 170 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 84 | 102 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Austin Peay State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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