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Interested in attending Austin Peay State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Austin Peay State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
August 5
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Austin Peay State University?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, APSU accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,533 people applied and 5,323 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3332 / 3459 (96%)
Men
1985 / 2074 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Austin Peay State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at Austin Peay State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Austin Peay State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things APSU considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Austin Peay State University?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

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APSU is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

63%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
475
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
486
75th Percentile
575
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1170

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Austin Peay State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 5
Regular admission deadline

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