Athens State University
tuition & fees
$17,700
graduate tuition & fees
$17,232
Student Population
2,986
online students
2,141
Number of Programs
92
Financial Aid Amount
$6,175
Athens State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Athens, Alabama.
It has a total enrollment of 2,986 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Athens State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Athens State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611 |
| Phone | 256-233-8100 |
| WEB | https://www.athens.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.athens.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://athensstate.my.site.com/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.athens.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.athens.edu/resources/accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Tuition & Fees
Athens State's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,020 for Alabama residents and $17,700 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.90% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,370).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,728 for Alabama residents and $17,232 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.84% compared to the last year's rate.
| Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,020 | $17,700 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,728 | $17,232 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,986 students have enrolled at Athens State (2024-2025). Among them, 2,141 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Athens State has 2,535 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 451 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,986 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,535 |
| Graduate Students | 451 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,141 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Athens State offers 92 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 64 out of the 92 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Athens State
| Number of programs | 92 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 64 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |