APSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,431

Cost of attendance at Austin Peay State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,975

Cost of attendance at Austin Peay State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Austin Peay State University was $14,529. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at APSU

APSU net price calculator

$14,529

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of APSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,529	$438 (3%)	$11,921	$13,230	$16,740	$18,782	$18,042
2021	$14,967	$1,527 (11%)	$12,265	$13,774	$16,859	$19,290	$19,300
2020	$13,440	$109	$10,909	$12,298	$16,243	$17,397	$21,470
2019	$13,331	$286 (2%)	$10,282	$11,728	$15,658	$16,801	$17,201
2018	$13,045	$357 (3%)	$9,706	$11,290	$15,187	$16,681	$16,154
2017	$12,688	$607 (5%)	$9,431	$10,883	$14,828	$16,656	$16,378
2016	$12,081	$664 (6%)	$9,096	$11,312	$13,679	$15,286	$15,787
2015	$11,417	$434 (4%)	$8,497	$9,936	$14,518	$15,272	$15,259
2014	$10,983	--	$8,698	$10,438	$13,498	$14,833	$15,301

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Austin Peay State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,175	$2,720 (10%)	$8,431	$20,494	$1,250
2021	$27,455	$257	$8,303	$17,902	$1,250
2020	$27,712	$2,766 (11%)	$8,303	$17,859	$1,550
2019	$24,946	$722 (3%)	$8,159	$15,237	$1,550
2018	$24,224	$736 (3%)	$7,913	$14,761	$1,550
2017	$23,488	$461 (2%)	$7,689	$14,249	$1,550
2016	$23,027	$647 (3%)	$7,501	$13,976	$1,550
2015	$22,380	$867 (4%)	$7,168	$13,662	$1,550
2014	$21,513	$458 (2%)	$6,876	$13,087	$1,550
2013	$21,055	--	$6,648	$12,857	$1,550

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does APSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,803 dormitories available to its students at $6,260 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at APSU is $696 per month.
Does APSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at APSU for one academic year is $4,090, which works out to $454 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: APSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, APSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $8,370

If living off-campus, with family: $8,370

If living off-campus, not with family: $8,370
How much is APSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: APSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Austin Peay State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$284	$457
For out-of-state students	$515	$734

Housing and Meal

Austin Peay State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Austin Peay State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,090	$6,260	N/A	0	1,803
2021	$4,090	$6,200	N/A	0	1,803
2020	$3,914	$6,080	N/A	99	1,803
2019	$3,800	$5,800	N/A	99	1,803
2018	$3,650	$5,520	N/A	99	1,791
2017	$3,348	$5,360	N/A	19	1,817
2016	$3,250	$5,100	N/A	19	1,818

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Austin Peay State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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