Welcome to Athens State University
Athens State is an upper-division university, meaning it serves junior-level, senior-level, and graduate students in their pursuit of a degree. This makes Athens State uniquely positioned to help students who want to finish or advance their degrees and ultimately maximize their earning potential.
Athens State University serves a 100% transfer student population for undergraduate programs and is consistently ranked nationally as one of the best universities for nontraditional students.
Athens State University's tuition is 30% less than the state average and is the most affordable public, state university in both Alabama and Tennessee.
As a leader in online education, Athens State offers schedules and course formats for students for all ages and needs; 91% of students each semester take at least one online class.
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Location: Athens, AL
Founded: 1822
Website: https://www.athens.edu
Phone: (256) 233 8100
Address: 300 N. Beaty Street Athens, Alabama 35611
Email: admissions@athens.edu
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