by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Austin Peay State University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Austin Peay State University measures up.
Austin Peay State University is ranked #1,384 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Tennessee, it ranks #24 of 67 for value.
Among the majors Austin Peay State University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Information Systems | #3 of 13 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | #3 of 13 |
| Engineering Technology | #26 of 41 |
| General Engineering Technology | #27 of 42 |
| Agriculture | #34 of 60 |
| General Agriculture | #34 of 60 |
| Radiologic Technology | #34 of 74 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #34 of 74 |
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | #37 of 89 |
| Medical Technologist | #37 of 89 |
Read the full Austin Peay State University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Austin Peay State University is ranked #31 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #24 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Austin Peay State University financial aid page to be sure.
Austin Peay State University is ranked #1,384 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Austin Peay State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Austin Peay State University costs about $11,023. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $44,092 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,444 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,735 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,023 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $44,092 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Austin Peay State University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Austin Peay State University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Austin Peay State University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $85,776 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,092 | #1,384 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,940 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $85,776 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,092 | #24 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,940 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Austin Peay State University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,559 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,983 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,365 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,443 |
| Over $110K | $19,140 |
About 89% of Austin Peay State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,742 per year. Get more details on the Austin Peay State University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Austin Peay State University net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.