Austin Peay State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,008

2.82% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,679

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96%

5,559 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,945

60.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.5%

445 Graduates

About

Austin Peay State University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Austin Peay State University were General Studies (1,108 degrees awarded), General Engineering Technology (8 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2023, 3,134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Austin Peay State University. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,814 degrees), 2.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (639 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Austin Peay State University is $7,008, which is $−17,567 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Austin Peay State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,760 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Austin Peay State University is $7,008, which is $17,567 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,679.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Austin Peay State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,008

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Austin Peay State University was $7,008. The cost of tuition at Austin Peay State University is $−17,567 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Austin Peay State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,679

2023 Value

9.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Austin Peay State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,679. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Austin Peay State University grew by 9.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Austin Peay State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,450

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Austin Peay State University was of $12,450 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.98% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Austin Peay State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Austin Peay State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.1% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Austin Peay State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Austin Peay State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2760 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Austin Peay State University received 5,559 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 5,559 applicants, 5,334 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 9,945 students enrolled at Austin Peay State University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Austin Peay State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,334

Accepted Out of 5,559

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Austin Peay State University was 96% (5,334 admissions from 5,559 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 12.6%, while admissions declined by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Austin Peay State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Austin Peay State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Austin Peay State University had a total enrollment of 9,945 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Austin Peay State University is 5,985 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,960. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at Austin Peay State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Austin Peay State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.7% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 2.13% Asian, 0.282% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.211% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Austin Peay State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Austin Peay State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,945 students. The full-time enrollment at Austin Peay State University is 5,985 and the part-time enrollment is 3,960. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at Austin Peay State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Austin Peay State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Austin Peay State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Austin Peay State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Austin Peay State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,441 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,896 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,050 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Austin Peay State University is 54.7% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 2.13% Asian, 0.282% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.211% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 526 students (5.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,042 more women than men received degrees from Austin Peay State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Austin Peay State University is white (1,814 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (639 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Austin Peay State University is General Studies (1,108 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering Technology (8 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Austin Peay State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,277 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (158 degrees), and Education (275 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Austin Peay State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,545,753 people), Secondary school teachers (508,618 people), Education administrators (271,792 people), Special education teachers (209,609 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (191,065 people).

The most specialized majors at Austin Peay State University in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,277 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (158 degrees), Education (275 degrees), Agriculture (37 degrees), and Protective Services (95 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Austin Peay State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Austin Peay State University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,277 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (158 degrees), Education (275 degrees), Agriculture (37 degrees), and Protective Services (95 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Austin Peay State University are Elementary & secondary schools (440,880 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (292,900 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (218,382 people), Computer Systems Design (119,656 people), and Individual & family services (119,619 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Austin Peay State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
112 degrees awarded
General Psychology
111 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Austin Peay State University was Registered Nursing with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Austin Peay State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,046

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,088

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,046 degrees were awarded to men at Austin Peay State University, which is 0.501 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,088).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Austin Peay State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 352 degrees were awarded to men at Austin Peay State University in General Studies, which is 0.43 times less than the 818 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 818 degrees were awarded to men at Austin Peay State University in General Studies, which is 2.32 times more than the 352 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Austin Peay State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Austin Peay State University is Female and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,814 degrees awarded
Black or African American
639 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
275 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Austin Peay State University is white (1,814 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (639 degrees).

2.84% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,217 degrees awarded
White Male
597 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
441 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Austin Peay State University is white female (1,217 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (597 degrees).

Operations

Austin Peay State University has an endowment valued at nearly $51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.5M (8.83%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Austin Peay State University had a total salary expenditure of 186M. Austin Peay State University employs 156 Professors, 132 Assistant professors and 76 Associate professors. Most academics at Austin Peay State University are Male Professor (87), Female Assistant professor (76), and Female Professor (69).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Austin Peay State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 317 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 137 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 73 employees.

Endowment

$51M

2023 Endowment

19%

growth from 2022

Austin Peay State University has an endowment valued at about $51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Austin Peay State University grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.25M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Austin Peay State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.57M - Federal
$5.31M - State
$494k - Local

As of 2023, Austin Peay State University received $4.57M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.31M from state grants and contracts, and $494k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$86.2M

2023 Salaries

6.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Austin Peay State University paid a median of $86.2M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($186M) and a 6.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.677% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.45% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.1M

Instructional Salaries

401

Number of Employees

In 2023, Austin Peay State University paid a total of $32.1M to 401 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

317 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Austin Peay State University were Professor with 156 employees, Assistant professor with 132 employees, and Associate professor with 76 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Austin Peay State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 317 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 137 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 73 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Austin Peay State University was Male Professor with 87 employees, Female Assistant professor with 76 employees, and Female Professor with 69 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Austin Peay State University.

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