Athens State University

Athens State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Athens, Alabama. Athens State University was founded in 1822 and now enrolls around 2,867 students a year, including 2,688 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Athens State University! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Athens State University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Athens State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Athens State University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Athens State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Athens State University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Athens State University on the Student Life page.

Is Athens State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Athens State University offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Athens State University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Athens State University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Athens State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Athens State University meets 40% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Athens State University. Based on this information, how does Athens State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Athens State University a good school for you?

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Where is Athens State University?

Athens State University is located in the small town setting of Athens, Alabama.

If you want to see Athens State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Huntsville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Athens State University and Athens are like without leaving home.

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