Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,233. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Tennessee residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,006 | $14,766 |
| Housing & meals | $13,070 | $13,070 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $3,520 | $3,520 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,613 | −$4,613 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,233 | $27,993 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Austin Peay State University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Austin Peay State University has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Moyne-Owen College | $7,099 | 27% | $35,594 |
| 2 | Austin Peay State University | $9,735 | 40% | $44,301 |
| 3 | Christian Brothers University | $9,854 | 55% | $57,478 |
| 4 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,701 | 53% | $44,213 |
| 5 | Lane College | $10,904 | 18% | $31,670 |
| 6 | Baptist Health Sciences University | $11,212 | 40% | $72,529 |
| 7 | University of Memphis | $12,397 | 51% | $48,458 |
| 8 | Bethel University | $12,595 | 35% | $47,482 |
| 9 | The University of Tennessee Southern | $12,798 | 37% | $38,924 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Austin Peay State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | 96% | $9,735 | 40% | $44,301 | This school |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | 88% | $10,701 | 53% | $44,213 | |
| East Tennessee State University | 86% | $15,983 | 53% | $44,859 | |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | $14,265 | 50% | $51,151 | |
| Tennessee Technological University | 76% | $14,246 | 58% | $48,501 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Austin Peay State University would cost you $966 less per year than The University of Tennessee-Martin, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Austin Peay State University, mostly from more Austin Peay State University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$3,752).
- Austin Peay State University gives aided families $120 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Austin Peay State University | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,006 | $10,560 | −$1,554 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,500 | −$250 |
| Housing & meals | $13,070 | $7,280 | +$5,790 |
| Personal & travel | $3,520 | $4,600 | −$1,080 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,613 | −$861 | −$3,752 |
| Sticker price | $22,233 | $23,079 | −$846 |
| Average grants | −$12,498 | −$12,378 | −$120 |
| You pay | $9,735 | $10,701 | −$966 |
“+” means Austin Peay State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Austin Peay State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Austin Peay State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,006 a year for Tennessee residents and $14,766 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Austin Peay State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,233 a year for Tennessee residents living on campus and about $27,993 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Austin Peay State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,735 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,588; $48–75k pay $10,077; $110k+ pay $15,078. These figures are for Tennessee residents.
How much debt do Austin Peay State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,202, and 10.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Austin Peay State University overview