Applying to Austin Peay State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
95.95%	1,045

Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate is 95.95% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,559 students applied and 5,334 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Austin Peay State.

Austin Peay State's acceptance rate places 28th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,045 and the ACT score is 20 at Austin Peay State. Austin Peay State's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Austin Peay State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Austin Peay State University is 95.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.84%. 2,081 men and 3,466 women applied to Austin Peay State and 1,991 men and 3,337 women students were accepted.

12 applicants who has another gender applied and 6 were accepted.

Among them, 652 men and 993 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Austin Peay State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Austin Peay State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,559	2,081	3,466	12	0
Admitted	5,334	1,991	3,337	6	0
Enrolled	1,645	652	993	0	0
Acceptance Rate	95.95%	95.68%	96.28%	50.00%	-
Yield	30.84%	32.75%	29.76%	0.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Austin Peay State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 29 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 811 students (49%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Austin Peay State.

The median SAT score is 1,045 with 525 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 575 and the 25^th percentile is 468. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 475 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Austin Peay State. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Austin Peay State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Austin Peay State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	943	1045	1165
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	468	525	575
SAT Math	475	520	590
ACT Composite	18	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	22
ACT English	16	20	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Austin Peay State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,645 first-year students enrolled in Austin Peay State. The proportion of full-time students is 87.78% and part-time students is 12.22%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.64% and women students is 60.36%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Austin Peay State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Austin Peay State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,645	652	993
Full-time	1,444	538	906
Part-time	201	114	87

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Austin Peay State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Austin Peay State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Austin Peay State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Austin Peay State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Austin Peay State.

Admission Information for Applying to Austin Peay State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$45
Admission Information	www.apsu.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.apsu.edu/admissions/applicant/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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