An opportunity-filled, career-building, life-changing college experience awaits you at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Our out of state students experience a smooth admissions process and have access to affordable out-of-state tuition rates and additional scholarships. Discover how APSU will easily become your home away from home.

Get To Know Austin Peay

Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University is located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, just 45 miles from Nashville. Surrounded by natural beauty, the amenities of city living and an array of opportunities for outdoor recreation can be found in Clarksville.

Campus

Our 190-acre campus strikes a balance between lush green space and state-of-the-art facilities, including one of the state’s premier science education complexes, a fitness center and village-style student apartments. Continually ranked by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation as one of the safest campuses in Tennessee, Austin Peay provides a secure campus environment for students.

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Housing

With 11 different residence halls to choose from, including on-campus apartments, shared suites and private rooms, you will find on campus housing that meets your needs. All residents have free access to Wi-Fi, cable television and laundry machines.

Transportation

Conveniently located less than an hour from the Nashville International Airport, Austin Peay is an easy school to get to. Located closer? Austin Peay allows students, including freshmen, to have cars on campus with access to parking facilities. Austin Peay students can also ride the Clarksville Transit System buses for free; bus stops are located in several places around campus and the bus depot is only three blocks away.

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Academics

With an average class size of 24 students and a student to faculty ratio of 17-to-1, APSU professors provide personal attention in a setting that allows for conversation, not just lecture. Through our Centers of Excellence, Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange and Office of Undergraduate Research, students are able to find out-of-class experiences that broaden their academic horizons.

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Student Life

APSU offers more than 100 student organizations and a wide variety of free student activities, such as fitness classes, scholarly discussions and dive-in movies. With options from Greek life to religious-affiliated organizations to academic and honor societies, you will find your place at Austin Peay.

Think Out of State Means Out of Reach? Think Again.

Big opportunities usually come with a big price tag, especially when you’re an “out of state” student — not here. We have drastically reduced the cost of out-of-state tuition by nearly 50 percent, and our scholarships make costs more affordable than ever.

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“The transition from high school to university was intimidating, but the transformative connections I’ve experienced have allowed me to break through the barriers of fear and uncertainty during my first year of college.”

Daniela Diaz Campos, Accounting and Finance

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

“I love the community of students and faculty at APSU that have been such an encouragement through my studies.”

Megan Schneck, K-5 Licensure

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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601 College St,
Ellington 128
Clarksville, TN 37044 (931) 221-7661

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