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Austin Peay State University Admission Requirements

Clarksville, Tennessee

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Chances of getting into Austin Peay State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
93%
Admission Difficulty for Austin Peay State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Austin Peay State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University is 93%.  It ranks #38 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Austin Peay State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,721 out of 5,053 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 56 percent (SAT 918/1188 ACT 19/24). Austin Peay State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Austin Peay State University application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jul 25.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Austin Peay State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Austin Peay State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
918-1188
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Austin Peay State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 463
SAT Math 25th 455
SAT Composite 25th 918
SAT Scores for Austin Peay State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 618
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1188
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Austin Peay State University?

Students who get into Austin Peay State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 918-1188. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 918 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 790. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1050 out of 1600. Austin Peay State University ranks #27 in Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Austin Peay State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1188 and Above Good >96%
1053 to 1188 Avg + 93%-96%
918 to 1053 Avg - 87%-93%
783 to 918 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 783 Low <79%
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Austin Peay State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
77%
ACT Scores for Austin Peay State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Austin Peay State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay State University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-24. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #24 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 77 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Austin Peay State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Austin Peay State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >97%
21 to 24 Avg + 93%-97%
19 to 21 Avg - 89%-93%
17 to 19 Reach 83%-89%
Less than 17 Low <83%
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Austin Peay State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.3
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Austin Peay State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Austin Peay State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Austin Peay State University was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Austin Peay State University accepts 93% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Austin Peay State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Austin Peay State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Austin Peay State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Austin Peay State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,213 1,833 5,053
Accepted 3,039 1,680 4,721
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 93%
Enrolled 818 611 1,429
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 36% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 25, 2023
Days left to Apply
121

Applicants have 121 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 25, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Austin Peay State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Austin Peay State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Austin Peay State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Austin Peay State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219602 IPEDS survey data for Austin Peay State University.

FAQs

Does Austin Peay State University prefer SAT or ACT?

77% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Austin Peay State University?

93% of those who apply are granted admission to Austin Peay State University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Austin Peay State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 918 and 1188. 0% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Austin Peay State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 77% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.