Online Programs at Athens State University
Athens State University is a Public, 4 years located in Athens, AL. It offers total 92 programs and, of that, 64 programs are offered via distance education (online classes). For the academic year 2023-2024, 2,141 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 2,986 total enrollment (the rate of online enrollment is 71.70%). Athens State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees are $10,020 for Alabama residents and $17,700 for out-of-state where the average tuition & fees over colleges that offer online programs/courses is $14,992.
- Total 2,141 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 2,986 total students.
- The school offers 92 major programs and, of that, 64 programs are available via online education.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Athens State is $10,020 for Alabama residents and $17,700 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.90% from last year.
The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years at Athens State.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Athens State University Cost of Attendance page.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $7,710 | $13,890 | $8,160 | $13,224 |
| 2022 | $9,060 | $15,810 | $9,648 | $13,848 |
| 2023 | $9,540 | $16,770 | $10,200 | $16,320 |
| 2024 | $9,840 | $17,370 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| 2025 | $10,020 | $17,700 | $10,728 | $17,232 |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Athens State University is $256 for Alabama residents and $512 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.99% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $369 for Alabama residents and $640 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.91% from last year.
The next table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over last 5 years at Athens State University.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $206 | $412 | $289 | $500 |
| 2022 | $225 | $450 | $325 | $500 |
| 2023 | $241 | $482 | $348 | $603 |
| 2024 | $251 | $502 | $362 | $628 |
| 2025 | $256 | $512 | $369 | $640 |
Offered Online Programs
Athens State University offers 90 major programs through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Post Graduate Certificate degrees/programs. Of that, 63 online programs are offering via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs at Athens State University at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Online Programs | Number of Total Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 25 | 42 |
| Master's | 13 | 13 |
| 1 Year Certificate | 17 | 27 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 1 | 1 |
| Post-BS Certificate | 7 | 7 |
| Total | 63 | 90 |
Online Student Population
There are 2,986 students including both undergraduate and graduate students at Athens State. Of that, 2,141 students have enrolled online exclusively.
In addition, 650 students have joined to some online courses and 195 students only joined to in-classrrom courses.
The next tables show the online students by enrollment type and locality for the academic year 2023-2024.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,986 | 2,535 | 451 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Classes | 2,141 | 1,702 | 439 |
| Enrolled Some in Online Classes | 650 | 640 | 10 |
| Not Enrolled in Online Classes | 195 | 193 | 2 |
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Enrolled Excl.) | 2,141 | 1,702 | 439 |
| Alabama Residents | 1,984 | 1,624 | 360 |
| Other State in U.S. | 153 | 77 | 76 |
| Outside of U.S. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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