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    Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville, Tennessee
    • Public
      4 year
    • 8,926
      Full + Part time Students
    • 1:19
      Faculty to Student Ratio
    • 10%
      Transfer Student Ratio
    Austin Peay State University welcomes students of all ages and at all stages of their career. We offer associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral level degree programs. The institution awards credit for previous training and experience. You can learn online or on-campus, day or evening, in Clarksville, Springfield, and on post at Fort Campbell. Austin Peay State University occupies a site that has served the cultural and educational needs of the Clarksville-Montgomery County area for more than 200 years. Clarksville is the state’s fifth largest city and is home to Tennessee’s youngest population. The school is named after former Tennessee Governor Austin Peay, a Clarksville native.
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    Overview

    Founded 1927
    Total Faculty 1,648
    Total Enrollment 11,048
    Full-Time Undergraduate 5,558
    Part-Time Undergraduate 3,368
    Transfer Students 1,079
    Programs 224
    Courses 4,091
    Equivalencies 248,340 incoming Equivalencies
    15,970 outgoing Equivalencies

    Financial Information

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
      The Office of Admissions awards the following scholarships for our transfer students: The Austin Peay Promise and the Transfer Dean's Scholarship.
    • Tuition and Fees:
      15 Credit Hours/per semester in-state $4,728.00; 15 Credit Hours/per semester out-of-state $7,608.00 All fees are subject to change by the APSU Board of Trustees.

    Information for Transfer In Students

    • Accepts Transfers:
      Yes.
    • Transfer Agreements:
      Austin Peay has articulation agreements with the 13 Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Community Colleges, Hopkinsville Community College (HCC), and Mercer County Community College (MCCC).
    • View Agreements:
    • Adult Degree Completion Programs:
      AAS in Engineering Technology: Concentration Electronics, AAS in Engineering Technology: Concentration Mechatronics Engineering Technology, AS in Liberal Arts, AAS in Professional Services: Concentration Culinary Arts www.apsu.edu/programs/
    • Credit for Prior Learning:
      Portfolio Assessments, ACE-Military, ACE-Workforce, Excelsior Exams, DANTES/DSST Exams, CLEP, ACT, SAT, Challenge Exams, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, NCCRS, Certified Professional Secretary/Certified Administrative Professional

    Application Deadlines for Transfer

    Fall and Fall A, 2026 August 4, 2026
    Fall B, 2026 October 14, 2026
    Spring and Spring A, 2027 January 6, 2027
    Spring B, 2027 March 10, 2027

    Additional Information

    • Adult Learner Focused Institution:
      Yes.
    • Veteran Friendly:
      Yes.
    • Student Services Extended Hours:
      The Adult and Nontraditional Student Center has extended evening and weekend hours. https://www.apsu.edu/student-life/ants/
    • Childcare:
      The Austin Peay State University Little Govs Child Learning Center serves children of APSU students, alumni, staff and faculty as well as children in the community. The Little Govs Child Learning Center is located in the Sexton building on Eighth Street and serves children from 2 to 5 years of age. https://www.apsu.edu/clc/

    Transfer Application Requirements

    • Minimum GPA:
      GPA requirements are based on the number of quality hours attempted: 11 or less: Freshman Criteria 12-29: 1.50 GPA 30-45: 1.80 GPA 46-59: 1.90 GPA 60 and greater: 2.0 GPA
    • Official Transcripts:
      Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended and high school of graduation must be sent directly from the previously attended institution/school to the APSU Office of Admissions, regardless of credit received.
    • SAT/ACT Scores:
      Valid ACT or SAT scores may be submitted if the student has not taken AND earned college-level English, Math and History and/or Political Science. If ACT or SAT scores cannot be submitted, the student must take the placement assessment.
    • Letters of Recommendation:
      Not required for admission consideration.
    • Essay:
      Not required for admission consideration.
    • Application Fee:
      Yes, a one time $25 non-refundable application fee is required with the application. Use the promo code APAPPLY to waive the $25 dollar application fee!
    • Interview:
      Not required for admission consideration.
    • Associates Degree Required:
      Not required for admission consideration.
    • Other Requirements:
      All transfer students must be in good academic standing (not suspended from) with the last institution attended. The APSU School of Nursing has special admission requirements that you should carefully consider when applying for admission.
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    Transfer Credit Policy

    Virtual Tour

    Experience the next best thing to being here with this interactive virtual campus tour. Check out our beautiful grounds and historic buildings, learn about residence and student life, and hear from current Govs on why you should choose Austin Peay State University as your new college home.

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    Austin Peay State University

    Address:
    Physical Address: 601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044 Send Official Transcripts to: APSU Office of Admissions P.O. Box 4548
    Clarksville, Tennessee 37044
    Main Phone:
    (931) 221-7661
    Find us on:
    Delivery Method:
    Classroom Online Hybrid/Hybrid Light Video Conferencing Clinicals Independent Study

    Contacts

    Transfer Admission Contact:
    Transfer Enrollment Center
    Transfer Coordinator, Office of Admissions
    931-221-7669
    transferenrollment@apsu.edu
    Veterans Services Contact:
    Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
    (931) 221-1685
    mva@apsu.edu

    Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

    Austin Peay State University Center at Fort Campbell
    Bastogne Avenue Buildings 202 and 203
    Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
    (931) 221-1400
    http://www.apsu.edu/apfc
    Last updated on 5/18/2026 by Austin Peay State University.