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93.8%Acceptance
$8,675Tuition
7,365Students
45%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,301Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,675
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,219
Average Net Price
$14,846
Students Receiving Financial Aid
45.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,070
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,696
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,995
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,547
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$218/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
35.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
45.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,559
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,983
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,365
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,443
$110,001+ $19,140

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,559 annually at Austin Peay, while those making over $110,000 face $19,140 per year. The four-year total ranges from roughly $50,000 to $77,000 depending on family income. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's commitment to serving working-class Tennessee families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,547, translating to $218 monthly loan payments. With median earnings of $44,301 ten years after graduation, this debt load remains manageable for most. The 93% acceptance rate means Austin Peay welcomes students who might struggle to access higher education elsewhere. In-state students get the strongest value proposition, comprising 90% of enrollment and avoiding the higher out-of-state fees. First-generation college students and those from modest backgrounds find Austin Peay particularly accessible.

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