Athens State University
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Athens State University, located in Athens, Alabama, USA, is a two-year upper level university. Athens State is the only two-year upper level university in the state of Alabama. Thirty-three different majors are offered to junior and senior students.
Athens State University began as the Athens Female Academy in 1822. The Methodist Church took control of the institution in 1842, changing the name to the Athens Female Institute. In 1931 the name was changed again to Athens College and it became coeducational. In 1974 the state of Alabama took control and the college became known as Athens State College. Later, in 1998, Athens State College became Athens State University.
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- Public, Four or more years
- 3512 students
- $8,220.00 avg tuition
300 N Beaty St
Athens,
AL
35611
(256) 233-8100
Apply online
Admissions:
www.athens.edu
Financial Aid:
www.athens.edu
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Athens State University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Athens State University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $4,110.00 | $4,110.00 | $8,220.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $137.00 | $137.00 | $274.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $0.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | |
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| Percent receiving student loan aid | |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
Athens State University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Alabama
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program | $1000 | Varies |
| Alabama Student Assistance Program | $2500 | Varies |
| Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Senior Adult Scholarship Program - ACHE | Varies | Varies |
| Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Grant - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program - AL | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama GI Dependents' Educational Benefit Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Athens State University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 11.0mi |
| ITT Technical Institute–Madison | 14.9mi |
| Oakwood University | 17.7mi |
| University of Alabama at Huntsville | 19.2mi |
| Huntsville Bible College | 21.5mi |
| Virginia College-Huntsville | 21.7mi |
| Alabama A & M University | 22.4mi |
| J F Drake State Technical College | 22.6mi |
| Martin Methodist College | 27.6mi |
| Heritage Christian University | 39.5mi |
| University of North Alabama | 40.4mi |
| Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals | 40.8mi |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | 51.8mi |
| Motlow State Community College | 54.0mi |
| Columbia State Community College | 56.7mi |
