Austin Peay State University (APSU) is a public comprehensive university located in Clarksville, Tennessee, founded in 1927 and named after Tennessee Governor Austin Peay. Serving approximately 11,000 students, APSU offers more than 170 programs including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across colleges covering arts and letters, behavioral and health sciences, business, education, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Clarksville's proximity to Fort Campbell, one of the largest military installations in the world, makes APSU a leading institution for military-affiliated students, veterans, and their families, earning consistent recognition as a top military-friendly school. APSU's Governors athletic teams compete in the Ohio Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level, fostering strong school spirit and community engagement. The university's location in Clarksville gives students access to a growing economy in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and defense contracting.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$15,144
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,766
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
