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Athens State University Teaching Programs

Athens State University is a public institution located in Athens, AL. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Athens State University Rankings

Athens State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 60	State — Alabama
Overall Quality	#200 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1343 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Athens State University?

Contact details for Athens State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611
Phone:	2562338100
Website:	www.athens.edu/
Admissions:	www.athens.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.athens.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Athens State University?

You can apply to Athens State University online at: https://beartracks.athens.edu/

How Hard Is It To Get Into Athens State University?

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Can I Afford Athens State University?

The average net price after aid at Athens State University is $16,772. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,680
In-State Fees	$2,340
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,360
Out-of-State Fees	$2,340
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,020
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,700

Financial Aid

Approximately 58% of students at Athens State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,175 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,379.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Athens State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,003 per year.

Athens State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 551 students enrolled at Athens State University. Athens State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,407 undergraduate students at Athens State University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Athens State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	339
Hispanic	137
White	1,769
American Indian/Alaska Native	26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	84
Non-Resident	4

Geographic Diversity

Of the 2,407 undergraduate students at Athens State University, approximately 0.2% are non-resident students from outside the United States (10 students total across all levels).

Athens State University Graduate Student Diversity

424 of Athens State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Athens State University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Athens State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	125
Hispanic	12
White	261
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	0

Online Learning at Athens State University

Athens State University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

640 undergraduate students at Athens State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,702 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 10 students took at least one online class and 439 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Athens State University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Athens State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	148	—	—	148
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	49	30	—	79
Education, Other	27	—	—	29
Special Education and Teaching	14	—	—	14
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	3
Teaching Assistants/Aides	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Athens State University

Athens State University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Athens State University has an open admission policy: Not applicable. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.