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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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,861
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The Methodist Church began oversight of the institution in 1842, changing the name to Athens Female Institute.
- •In 1931 the name was shortened to Athens College when it became coeducational.
- •On May 10, 1974, the board of trustees requested from the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church that the college seek affiliation with the State of Alabama.
Source: Wikipedia
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