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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, TN. 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 music, art studies, and liberal arts.
Admission to Austin Peay State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 468. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 555.
Austin Peay State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 9,094 in 2007 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Austin Peay State University
601 College St
Clarksville, TN 37044
General Phone: (931) 221-7011
http://www.apsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 398 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 275 | business, business management, non-profit management |
| Education And Teaching | 159 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, health teaching, special ed, school counseling, education, reading teaching, teacher education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing |
| Media | 73 | mass communication |
| Science | 69 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 56 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 49 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | social work |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies |
| Music | 26 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 23 | agriculture |
| Medicine | 20 | medical preparatory |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | clinical lab tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | mechanics and repairers |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | engineering technology |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office data entry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin Peay State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,059 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 215 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 133 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
In 2007, Austin Peay State had a total enrollment of 9,094 students (7,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 87% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Austin Peay State offers campus housing for 1,411 of its 7,394 (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 | 2,514 | 1,478 | 59% | 1,403 | 95% |
| Men | 1,015 | 611 | 60% | 580 | 95% |
| Women | 1,499 | 867 | 58% | 823 | 95% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 468 | 595 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 555 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,238 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,514 |
| Room and board | $ 5,510 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,404 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,575 |
Financial Aid:
Austin Peay State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347800)
Austin Peay State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 95 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 54 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 63 | $70,540 | 29 | $67,353 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $61,913 | 23 | $56,952 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $48,614 | 50 | $46,061 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $32,613 | 17 | $34,290 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,506 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 159 | $59,524 | 123 | $51,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 111 | 182 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Track | 6 | 21 | 27 |
| Football | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 78 | 94 |
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
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanics and Repairers, 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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Austin Peay State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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