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Austin Peay State University

601 College St
Clarksville, TN 37044

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Financial aid office
Admissions office

(931) 221-7011 Ext.
(931) 221-7907 Ext.
(931) 221-7661 Ext.

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification:	Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students:	9,207 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:	$15.00

About this School

:This article is about the university in Clarksville, Tennessee named for former governor of Tennessee Austin Peay. For an article on that governor, see Austin Peay IV. To talk about Austin Peay athletics, visit www.Peaymania.com Austin Peay State University is an accredited public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It began when the former Southwestern Presbyterian College moved to Memphis in 1925 (where it is now known as Rhodes College), leaving its former campus in Clarksville unoccupied. In 1929, area civic and political leaders encouraged the state of Tennessee to purchase the facility and operate it as a public normal school for the training of schoolteachers. This was done, and the institution was renamed in honor of former governor Austin Peay who had died in office in 1927, which many attributed at least in part to stress due to his battles with the state legislature over education issues. The school thus began with the formal name of Austin Peay State Normal School for Rural White Teachers. Racial desegregation, among other factors, led to a name change to Austin Peay State College, and the institution was granted university status in 1967. The school grew greatly in the late 1940s and 1950s, largely due to veterans attending under the G. I. Bill of Rights, which gave the school a large number of male students for the first time, schoolteaching at the time of the school's founding having been a largely-female occupation. At the same time, several fields of study in areas beyond education were introduced into the curriculum. Much of the recent growth of the school has been in conjunction with programs conducted in conjunction with the United States Army at nearby Fort Campbell. The school's athletic teams, most of which compete in the Ohio Valley Conference, are known as the "Governors" in honor of the school's namesake. The school's popular, if controversial, cheer is, "Let's go, Peay!" The football team had participated in the Pioneer Football League, but on April 8, 2005 announced that it was leaving the Pioneer League at the conclusion of the 2005 season and that the football program would rejoin the Ohio Valley Conference in 2007. The basketball Govs and Lady Govs have a long tradition of excellence in the OVC. Coach Dave Loos has led Austin Peay to two NCAA tournament berths, on the way to becoming one of the most respected coaches in the conference. Notable players such as Trenton Hassell and Bubba Wells continue to emerge from the program. Supporting all the athletic teams are the Austin Peay cheerleaders and pom squad. A small co-ed squad with a strong competitive tradition, the cheer squad is recognized as one of the top teams in Tennessee. The pom squad, carrying between 16 and 20 girls, is equally respected for their technique and flair. The teams are coached by husband and wife, Josh and Keli Rutherford. Governor fans gather online at Peaymania.com to talk about their team. The Tennessee Titans conduct summer training camp here. The site of Austin Peay State University has also been the site of Clarksville's first educational institutions, Rural Academy (1806-1810) and Mount Pleasant Academy (1811-1824). Later, Clarksville Academy (1825-1848), Masonic College, (1849-1850), Montgomery County Masonic College, (1851-1854), and Stewart College (1855-1874) would occupy this area until the arrival of Southwestern Presbyterian University (1875-1925).

Tuition and Fees	2007-08	2006-07	2005-06
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$5,238	$4,837	$4,635
Out of State	$15,514	$14,531	$13,947
Books and Supplies	$1,404	$1,350	$1,350
On-Campus
Room and board	$5,510	$5,190	$4,800
Other Expenses	$1,575	$1,500	$3,000
Off Campus
Room and board	$7,140	$7,000	$5,262
Other Expenses	$1,575	$1,500	$3,000
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$1,575	$1,500	$3,000

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	36%	$2,939
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	69%	$3,724
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	19%	$2,902
Loans to students	52%	$3,380

Degrees offered by this school

Associate degree Science Technologies + Technicians Other	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Associate degree Science Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in science technologies not listed in the Science Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Associate degree General Studies	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Associate degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Associate degree Business Administration and Management General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior,...

Associate degree Business + Office Automation + Technology + Data Entry	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Associate degree Business + Office Automation + Technology + Data Entry: A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in u...

Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special educatio...

Bachelor degree Sociology	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of soci...

Bachelor degree Social Work	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction i...

Bachelor degree Psychology General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of...

Bachelor degree Political Science and Government General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest gr...

Bachelor degree Physics General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism...

Bachelor degree Philosophy	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applic...

Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administ...

Bachelor degree Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental ...

Bachelor degree Music General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies Other	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree Mathematics General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and o...

Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communi...

Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular ...

Bachelor degree History General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; s...

Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, moti...

Bachelor degree Health + Medical Preparatory Programs Other	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chem...

Bachelor degree Geography Other	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Geography, Other: Any instructional program in geography not listed in the Geography, General category.

Bachelor degree General Studies	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Bachelor degree Foreign Languages and Literatures General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basi...

Bachelor degree English Language and Literature General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree Engineering Technology General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Engineering Technology, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for resea...

Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration: A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law...

Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be c...

Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers...

Bachelor degree Chemistry General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree Business + Commerce General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and privat...

Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety...

Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree Agriculture General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Bachelor degree Agriculture, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, pl...

Master's degree Reading Teacher Education	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree Psychology General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of...

Master's degree Music General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree Mass Communication + Media Studies	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communi...

Master's degree Health and Physical Education General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, moti...

Master's degree English Language and Literature General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary educatio...

Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level...

Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, ...

Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and th...

Master's degree Business Administration and Management General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ...

Master's degree Biology + Biological Sciences General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Master's degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate Education General	Austin Peay State University
General Description for: Austin Peay State University Post-Master's certificate Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues;...

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