Austin Peay State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Austin Peay State University. The acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University is 94%. Out of 6,380 applications received in 2023, 5,988 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Austin Peay State University, the regular decision application deadline is August 22 and the application fee costs $25.

Austin Peay State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Austin Peay State University's admissions stats.

Austin Peay State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	63%
Waitlist	No

Austin Peay State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Austin Peay State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 22	–

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Applying Early to Austin Peay State University?

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Austin Peay State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Austin Peay State University Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay State University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Austin Peay State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Austin Peay State University accepted 94% of all applicants, about 5,988 from the 6,380 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Austin Peay State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Austin Peay State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Austin Peay State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Austin Peay State University

Wondering what factors are considered by Austin Peay State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Austin Peay State University for more information on admission factors.

Austin Peay State University Application Requirements

To apply to Austin Peay State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Austin Peay State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2.75	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Austin Peay State University?

Students admitted to Austin Peay State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 42% submitted a class rank. At Austin Peay State University 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 31% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Austin Peay State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5%
3.75 and 3.99	24%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	16%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	6%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Austin Peay State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Austin Peay State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 0% of Austin Peay State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 63% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Austin Peay State University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Austin Peay State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Austin Peay State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Austin Peay State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Austin Peay State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 11.

Transfer students can enroll in Austin Peay State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Austin Peay State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Austin Peay State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Austin Peay State University.

Does Austin Peay State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Austin Peay State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Austin Peay State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Austin Peay State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Austin Peay State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Austin Peay State University?

✅ Austin Peay State University is not test optional.

What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Austin Peay State University?

❌ Austin Peay State University does not offer early decision.

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