Campus & Student Life at Austin Peay State University

Home to about 9,087 undergraduates in 2020, Austin Peay State University is a large, public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Austin Peay State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Austin Peay State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Austin Peay State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Austin Peay State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Austin Peay State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Austin Peay State University Disability Services.

Austin Peay State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Austin Peay State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Austin Peay State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Austin Peay State University for Veterans Guide.

Austin Peay State University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Austin Peay State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,087 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,161 (67.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,926 (32.2%).

Austin Peay State University is Ranked #1,020 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Austin Peay State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Austin Peay State University #1020 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Austin Peay State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Austin Peay State University Diversity Guide.

Austin Peay State University Competes in the NCAA

Austin Peay State University has a total of 299 student athletes, 164 men and 135 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Austin Peay State University Athletics