Athens State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Athens State University is a public research university in Athens, Alabama, enrolling about 2,446 students. Athens State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,273 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,446 45.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 47.7%
  • Full-Time Faculty: 50.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,301

Athens State University: what the data shows

Common questions about Athens State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Athens State University?

Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (ZIP 35611).

NCES locale classification: Town fringe.

Is Athens State University public or private?

Athens State University is a Public institution.

How big is Athens State University?

Total enrollment: 2,446 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,301 students.

Graduate enrollment: 451 students.

About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Athens State University earn?

Median earnings: $46,266 six years after entry; $50,273 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,051.

42.51% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Athens State University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Athens State University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $50,273 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Athens State University was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 Athens State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Athens State University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Athens State University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Athens State University in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Athens State University reported total enrollment of about 2,446 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.7%), Black or African American (13.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). About 42.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Athens State University in 2024 is 2,446 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,301 students. Graduate enrollment is about 451 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

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2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Athens State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching: 6% male / 94% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 29% male / 71% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 45% male / 55% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Athens State University.

Return on Investment

$18,051 Median Student Debt

$50,273 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

35.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

3.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Athens State University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 113 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 85 completions

3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 77 completions

4. Accounting: 71 completions

5. Technical Teacher Education: 59 completions

6. Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management: 51 completions

7. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 45 completions

8. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching: 35 completions

9. Education, Other: 29 completions

Most popular programs at Athens State University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Athens State University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Athens State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 50.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,666
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,527

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Athens State University is a public institution located in Athens, AL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 2,446 students. Student body composition includes White (73.7%), Black or African American (13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). Approximately 42.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Athens, AL 35611

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Athens State University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Athens State University located?

Athens State University is located in Athens, AL.

How much does Athens State University cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Athens State University?

Athens State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,301 students, White (73.7%), Black or African American (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Athens State University?

About 47.7% of students at Athens State University are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Athens State University earn?

Median earnings are $46,266 six years after entry and $50,273 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Athens State University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,051.

Is Athens State University public or private?

Athens State University is a public institution located in Athens, AL.

Is Athens State University an HBCU?

No. Athens State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Athens State University a tribal college?

No. Athens State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Athens State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Athens State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.8%).

Is Athens State University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Athens State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Alabama

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.