Austin Peay State University is a public institution that was established back in the year 1927 and the university was named after the Governor of Tennessee of that time named ‘Austin Peay’. This accredited university stands on the site that is for the last 180 years or above has been used for educational purposes.
Teachings at Austin Peay State University are oriented in a way that makes students constructive and productive citizens. The University aspires to contribute to the economic social and cultural development of the region. To augment creativity, communication skills, and leadership, APSU offers programs in undergraduate, graduate, and student support. Some fundamental academic divisions at Austin Peay State University(APSU) are College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Behaviour and Health Sciences, and College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM).
The university is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and its campus is over 169 acres. The university provides various degree programs both on campus and on online platforms. It currently has around 10,344 students enrolled in various programs within the university.
The student-faculty ratio of the university is around 18:1 while the acceptance rate is 90%, which means per 100 students, 89 students get admitted to the university. The university offers various facilities and activities to entertain its students such as the polar plunge in the outdoor pool, tug-of-war, various organizations and clubs, athletic events, security, housing, and dining.
The online education provided by APSU offers various programs for the students. The programs offered are exclusively online and can be helpful in earning an accredited degree from anywhere around the world.
The university follows a flexible online curriculum and provides convenient credit transfer. The online program consists of Associates, Bachelors, and Master’s degree level programs.
APSU Accreditation
APSU is accredited by the regional body for accreditation in the Southern States “Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges”.
Based on this accreditation APSU can accordingly award Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, Education Specialist, and Doctorate degrees. APSU also has programs accredited by Program Accreditation agencies which are on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s list of approved accreditors.