Austin Peay State: APSU RulesI chose APSU because of it's smaller size. When I visited campus, I not only fell in love with it's beauty, but the fact that I wouldn't be just a number. The campus atmosphere is so friendly and you never meet a stranger. There are roughly 9200 students on campus this fall. When looking at schools I encourage you to try a campus tour. Virtual tours on the web are great, but you need to see it in person to really get a feel for the school. Also request an academic appointment with your major....