Description

Athens State University is a comprehensive institution in Athens, Alabama that emphasizes accessibility and affordability, with a focus on bringing in transfer students to continue degree paths. The school provides a variety of scheduling options designed to accommodate both part-time and full-time students. Classes are taught during the day and night, and you can study on campus or online.

The university currently offers more than 40 programs of study through its three colleges:

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Arts and Sciences

Distance learning is a key feature of Athens State University. The school has several online degree programs, many of which are professionally oriented. Accounting, Management and Computer Science are a few of the options available for online study.

Admissions requirements vary slightly from other universities, as Athens State is an upper-level institution intended for transfer students. To apply, you must hold an associate’s degree or an equivalent number of credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA.

Several types of financial aid are available, including grants, student loans, work-study programs and institutional scholarships. ASU’s scholarships are based on a variety of criteria, from artistic achievement and academic achievement to leadership ability.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.athens.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Enrollment

3,512

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,278
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,512

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
93%
Graduate
7%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
45%
Part-Time
55%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
12%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%