Athens State University

Athens State University Overview

Athens State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Athens, Alabama. Athens State University was founded in 1822 and the school enrolls around 2,794 students per year, including 2,559 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Athens State University!

Love music or performing? At Athens State University you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Athens State University students can write for the campus newspaperor 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.

2022 Athens State University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$7,230
Out-of-State	$14,460
Percent of Need Met	36%

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Is Athens State University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what Athens State University offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Athens State University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure 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 stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Athens State University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Athens State University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Athens State University

Tuition 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 36% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

For information on Athens State University's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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, is Athens State University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! 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 would like to see Athens State University for yourself, be sure to 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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