About Austin Peay State University
Browning Administration Building Students enjoy a campfire outside of Hand Village Harned Hall Muddy students at the 2007 MudBowl

Welcome to Austin Peay

Austin Peay State University is located on an urban campus that for over 180 years has been used for educational purposes and on which the buildings of five colleges have stood. APSU is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the state's fifth largest and youngest city. The school is named after former Tennessee Governor Austin Peay, a Clarksville native. Austin Peay is a four-year public, masters level university offering over 57 majors and 91 different concentrations.

The Basics

Enrollment 9,094
Undergraduate 8,341
Graduate753
Founded1927
NicknameGovernors
Location Clarksville, TN
State's 5th largest and youngest city
Facilities 80 buildings on 168 acre main campus
Programs57 majors and 91 concentrations

Points of Distinction

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Local Information

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