About Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University is a public university in Clarksville, Tennessee, in the north-central part of the state. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system and serves a broad regional student population. The university is named for former Tennessee governor Austin Peay.
Austin Peay offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate study options through multiple colleges and schools. The university is known for programs in areas such as business, education, health-related fields, liberal arts, science, and technology. It also emphasizes applied learning, military-affiliated student support, and online education.
- Public university serving students in Clarksville and the surrounding region
- Broad academic offerings across undergraduate and graduate study
- Transfer-friendly approach to evaluating prior coursework and exam credit
- Online and on-campus options support a range of student needs
- Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges