Austin Peay State University
About Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University is a public institution in Clarksville, Tennessee with aviation-related degree programs.
Austin Peay State University is a public university in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Standing on a site occupied by a succession of educational institutions since 1845, the precursor of the university was established in 1927 and named for then-sitting Governor Austin Peay, who is further honored with "Governors", the name of the university's athletic teams. Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, it is now governed by the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees as of May 2017. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and, in 2012, was the fastest-growing university in Tennessee. In 2025, Austin Peay State University hit 11,185 registered students for the fall semester.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 42%
- Graduation rate
- $44,301
- Median earnings
- 70%
- Retention rate
- 96%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Business & Marketing10%
- Health Professions10%
- Parks & Recreation6%
- Education5%
- Homeland Security & Law4%
- Computer & IT4%
- Social Sciences3%
- Visual & Performing Arts3%
Official links
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