Austin Peay State University Acceptance Rate
Clarksville, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,559
- Admitted
- 5,334
- Yield
- 30.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate has risen from 89.3% in 2014–15 to 96% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,307 to 5,559 (+68%) over that period.
Its 96% rate makes Austin Peay State University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
Austin Peay State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 30.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,307 | 2,952 | 89.3% | 1,494 |
| 2015–16 | 3,595 | 3,153 | 87.7% | 1,554 |
| 2016–17 | 6,220 | 5,527 | 88.9% | 1,963 |
| 2017–18 | 7,185 | 6,476 | 90.1% | 1,983 |
| 2018–19 | 7,722 | 7,242 | 93.8% | 2,009 |
| 2019–20 | 7,416 | 7,044 | 95% | 1,716 |
| 2020–21 | 7,346 | 6,696 | 91.2% | 1,438 |
| 2021–22 | 5,053 | 4,721 | 93.4% | 1,429 |
| 2022–23 | 6,362 | 5,969 | 93.8% | 1,465 |
| 2023–24 | 5,559 | 5,334 | 96% | 1,645 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,466 | 3,337 | 96.3% |
| Men | 2,081 | 1,991 | 95.7% |
| Another gender | 12 | 6 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 468–575 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 475–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 49% |
How Austin Peay State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate?
Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate is 96% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,334 admitted of 5,559 applicants).
Is Austin Peay State University test optional?
Austin Peay State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Austin Peay State University?
Austin Peay State University received 5,559 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,334.
What SAT score do you need for Austin Peay State University?
Admitted students at Austin Peay State University typically scored 468–575 on SAT Reading/Writing and 475–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Austin Peay State University getting harder to get into?
Austin Peay State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.3% in 2014–15 to 96% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.apsu.edu/.