Austin Peay State University Admissions

Austin Peay State University maintains an open admission policy with a 93.82% acceptance rate. This means nearly every applicant who meets basic requirements gets accepted. The middle 50% of students score between 983-1170 on the SAT or around 21 on the ACT. These scores sit below national averages, making the school accessible to students with modest test performance. The university primarily serves Tennessee residents, with 90.33% of students from in-state. Austin Peay seeks students who want affordable access to Division I athletics and solid career preparation programs. The school particularly appeals to first-generation college students, with 45.60% receiving Pell Grants.