Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$11k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Athens State University
Athens, AL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,451
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,952
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$50,273
Median debt at graduation$18,051
Est. monthly loan payment$191
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$15.5k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
43% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.1k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11k
Out-of-state
$15.5k
below avg
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$18.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$50.3k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
932 - 1167
ACT range
20 - 26
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Athens, AL 35611
Academics
Studying online: most students study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 2,081 of Athens State University's 2,955 students (70%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 651 (22%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Athens State University reported conferring credentials in 34 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Athens State University
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- Where is Athens State University located?
- Athens State University is located in Athens, AL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Athens State University?
- Athens State University is a public university based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Athens State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Athens State University is approximately 66%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Athens State University?
- Athens State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,952 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Athens State University?
- Athens State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,831 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much student debt do graduates of Athens State University have?
- Students who borrowed at Athens State University left with a median of approximately $18,051 in federal loans, and about 41% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Athens State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $50,273 for students who received federal financial aid at Athens State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Athens State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Athens State University.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 34 fields Athens State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 205 | Graduate62 graduate · 140 bachelor's · 3 certificate |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 148 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 79 | Graduate30 graduate · 49 bachelor's |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 77 | Bachelor's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 71 | Graduate15 graduate · 55 bachelor's · 1 certificate |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 45 | Graduate26 graduate · 17 bachelor's · 2 certificate |
| Education, Other | 29 | Bachelor's27 bachelor's · 2 certificate |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | Graduate17 graduate · 8 bachelor's |
| Psychology, General | 23 | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | Bachelor's20 bachelor's · 2 certificate |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 19 | Bachelor's18 bachelor's · 1 certificate |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | Bachelor's |
| Mathematics | 15 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 14 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Athens State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Athens State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/athens-state-university
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