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 Grants42%
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
42% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.1k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11k
Out-of-state
$15.5k
below avg
Pell
42%
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
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (23)
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
HistoryArt HistoryEnglish LiteratureMusic
Natural Sciences
MathematicsPhysicsChemistry
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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 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Athens State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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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