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.
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| Enrollment | 9,094 |
| Undergraduate | 8,341 |
| Graduate | 753 |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Nickname | Governors |
| Location | Clarksville, TN State's 5th largest and youngest city |
| Facilities | 80 buildings on 168 acre main campus |
| Programs | 57 majors and 91 concentrations |
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