Athens State University

country rank	1125
world rank	3800

University Overview

Established in 1822, Athens State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Athens (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Alabama. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Athens State University (ASU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Athens State University (ASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 196 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Athens State University
Acronym	ASU
Founded	1822
Motto	Building Success Stories
Colours	White and blue
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University Location

Address	300 N Beaty Street Athens (population range: 10,000-49,999) 35611 Alabama United States
T	+1 (256) 233 8100
F	+1 (256) 233 8164

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Athens State University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	Not reported
International students Int'l student	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Athens State University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	300 North Beaty Street Athens 35611 +1 (256) 233 8220 (800) 522-0272

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Athens State University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	4,000-4,999
Academic Staff	100-199
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Not reported

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Athens State University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Accreditation

1955

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Athens State University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Athens State University's Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Sunday, 21 April 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Athens State University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Athens State University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.