Austin Peay State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Austin Peay State University has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.0%(4,428)
Hispanic
10.7%(865)
African American
19.8%(1,596)
Asian
2.4%(195)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(20)
Two or More Races
6.3%(506)
Unknown
5.1%(408)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment9,326
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Austin Peay State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Austin Peay State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(3,306)
Women
59.3%(4,814)

Gender Statistics

Men3,306

35% of total enrollment

Women4,814

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Austin Peay State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.9%(1,132)
18-19
26.0%(2,108)
20-21
22.9%(1,860)
22-24
13.6%(1,107)
25+
23.6%(1,913)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(18)
22-24
20.6%(249)
25+
77.9%(939)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Austin Peay State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.2%(1,285)
Out-of-State
2.6%(34)
International
0.2%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State1,285

97% of student body

Out-of-State34

3% of student body

International3

0% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age