Austin Peay State University awarding automatic admission, scholarships to students with 3.0 GPA
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With a record freshman class, Austin Peay State University wants to continue to make college a reality for high school seniors.
University President Dr. Mike Licari announced any high school senior with a 3.0 grade point average will not only receive automatic acceptance, but also a $1,000 scholarship.
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“Two-for-one kind of shot at making sure students out there in the state of Tennessee have a chance to go to school,” Licari said. “We want school to remain as affordable as we can make it.”
According to Inside Higher Ed, 52.8% of high school graduates go to college. This is almost a 10-point drop compared to 2019.
The high cost of tuition has remained one of the main factors for a graduate’s decision on whether to attend college.
“We have the second lowest tuition and mandatory fees in the state, which runs $8,500 a year.” Licari said. “You can get a degree from Austin Peay State University with a pretty minimal investment.”
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Educationdata.org lists the average annual cost for in-state tuition in Tennessee at about $10,000 a year. The cost of tuition plus room and board is about $20,000.
With Austin Peay State University’s new initiative, they hope to attract future Governors.
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