Athens State University
Athens State University is a 2-year, upper-level institution established in the state of Alabama. Academics at Athens State are designed for undergraduate students in their junior and senior year, with three fields of graduate study available as well. Students can choose between over 90 major and minor options, as well as whether to take classes during the day, evening, over the weekends, or online. Athens State primarily serves transfer students, meaning students enrolling at the college are assumed to have completed a core curriculum previously.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,867
Total Number of Undergrads
2,688
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,060
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,810
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Aid & Grants
0
100
36%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
43%
Student Loans
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,400
What Students Are Saying
3.24
Average Rating
It is a wonderful school. It is an easy transition from a community college. The teachers are awsome!
Reebie from Enterprise, AL
Athens is a great school.It has excellent instructors who are actually concerned about your education. Friendly staff and high tech education
Dana from Hayden, AL
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