by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Austin Peay State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Austin Peay State University stood at $9,006 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $14,766. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,734 in-state and $1,734 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,272 | $13,032 |
| Fees | $1,734 | $1,734 |
| Total | $9,006 | $14,766 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Austin Peay State University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Austin Peay State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Austin Peay State University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Austin Peay State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Austin Peay State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,816 | $12,360 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,816 | $12,360 |
| One Year Ago | $7,008 | $12,552 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,272 | $13,032 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Austin Peay State University has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $15,330 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.24%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,207. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.86%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $15,041.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,207 | $15,041 |
| In 2 Years | $9,412 | $15,321 |
| In 3 Years | $9,622 | $15,606 |
| In 4 Years | $9,837 | $15,896 |
| In 5 Years | $10,057 | $16,192 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $61,864, versus roughly $38,078 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Austin Peay State University, check out the Austin Peay State University Financial Aid page.
