Instrumental Music Education

“Austin Peay is the best decision I’ve ever made. It just feels like family. It feels like home.”

Computer Science

“As I’ve learned more and different (computer) languages, I feel so much more confident. My communication skills are better, and now that I’m a senior, my leadership skills are on point, and I know they’ll get better.”

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Graphic Design

“There’s a lot of personal growth that I’ve experienced here. It’s really changed my outlook and perspective on not only my career path but life in general.”

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At Austin Peay, we are large enough to offer you a broad range of educational and social options, but small enough to treat you as an individual. That’s because we provide all of the resources of a big university, with a small college feel. We serve a large population of diverse students with several degree options at the associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Many of these degrees can be pursued on campus and online. Austin Peay also is working to support the region’s economic growth with several new programs that cater to the employment needs of local industries and the surrounding community.

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College of Arts and Letters

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Small Campus Feel. Big Opportunities.

Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university, with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly —- including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be.

Clarksville, Tennessee

As Tennessee's youngest city by median age, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, named as 2019's #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants, and local theatre. Not to mention, we're just 45 minutes from Nashville.

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Miss Austin Peay 2021 receives highest honor for young Americans

Noelle Thompson, Miss Austin Peay 2021, will receive a Congressional Award Gold Medal on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Austin Peay State University's Morgan Student University Center Ballroom for spending more than 1,800 hours serving the community through the Break Through 4 a Buddy program.

Austin Peay, Fort Campbell partner in northern long-eared bat, white-nose syndrome study

Austin Peay State University's Department of Biology is partnering with Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to survey the base for endangered bat species. In the partnership, Fort Campbell provides funding for Dr. Catherine Haase, an assistant biology professor, three of her graduate students and their equipment.

See President Whiteside's Sept. 23 Facebook, Instagram livestream

Every Wednesday, Austin Peay Interim President Dannelle Whiteside delivers a live message on Facebook and Instagram. You can see her latest livestream (from Sept. 23) here.

Govs in 10:
Our Favorite APSU Experiences

From getting caked in mud to spotting bagel-eating squirrels on campus to volunteering for The Big Event, there's all kinds of ways to find your spot in campus life. We think these 10 Austin Peay State University experiences will make your journey unforgettable.