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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPublicBusiness Focus
Known for business
Athens State University is a public town institution in Athens, Alabama. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
graduates earn a median of $50,273 a decade after enrollment.
Established
1822
Mascot
Hebrew the Bear
Type
Public upper-division university
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,407Students
14:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$50,273Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Athens State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (out-of-state)—
Median Debt at Graduation$18,051
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,861
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,407
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 76%
Black 12%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,266
8 Years$48,014
10 Years$50,273
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,000
Men
$54,100
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)