School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Athens, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611
Main Phone: (256) 233-8100
Web Site: www.athens.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,684 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (11)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (2)%.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Human Resource
• Other Business And Management

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Other Health Care

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts

• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice
• Fire Safety

• General Psychology

• Other Science Technology

School Accreditation

Athens State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Athens State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Athens State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Admission Requirements

• Years of college-level work prior to admission are recommended.