School Overview
Athens State University, located in Athens, Alabama, offers a comprehensive selection of academic and degree programs for transfer students looking to continue a specific educational path. The university offers very flexible courses specifically designed to accommodate full-time as well as part-time working adults. Athens University offers several flexible scheduling options. You can attend classes during the day, at night, on campus or online.
The 40 plus degree programs at Athens State University are offered through the following colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
General Information
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Admission Office 300 North Beaty Street Athens, AL 35611 (256) 233-8220 (800) 522-0272 Fax: (256) 233-6565 [email protected] Contact: Necedah Henderson Coordinator of Admissions |
Main Address
300 North Beaty Street |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,336 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,114 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 797 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs | 283 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 141 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs, Other | 48 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 241 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 175 | – | – | – | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Art and art Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Technologies Instrumentation Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Athens State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 233-8100 |
| Website: | www.athens.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.athens.edu/apply |
| Address: | 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,941 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 242 (8% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Athens State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Athens State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 34 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Athens State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,160 |
| Out-of-state | $13,224 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,407 | 49% | $4,341 |
| Federal student loans | 1,418 | 49% | $7,873 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Athens State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Athens State University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Athens State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,941 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,774 |
| Graduate enrollment | 167 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Athens State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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