Athens State University

Athens, AL · Public · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

TypePublic
Highest AwardGraduate degree
Undergraduates2,446
Student-Faculty Ratio14:1

About Athens State University

Athens State University is a public institution in Athens, AL, where the highest award offered is a graduate degree. It enrolls about 2,446 undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. The school is listed in the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which is the source for every figure on this page.

Official website: www.athens.edu

Cost and tuition

College Scorecard publishes no tuition figure for Athens State University. The school lists tuition on its official website.

For context, the average in-state tuition at the 63 Alabama colleges that do report one is $10,852.

Outcomes and student profile at Athens State University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,273
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$18,051
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants43%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over56%
First-generation students48%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

How much does Athens State University cost?

College Scorecard publishes no tuition figure for Athens State University, so we do not show one. The school's own website is the authoritative source for current costs.

How big is Athens State University?

Athens State University enrolls about 2,446 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

What kind of school is Athens State University?

Athens State University is a public institution in Athens, AL. Its highest award is a graduate degree, according to College Scorecard.

Why is there no in-state tuition figure for Athens State University?

College Scorecard reports in-state tuition for first-time, full-time undergraduates. Athens State University does not report such a cohort to the federal survey, so no school-wide rate is published — typically because the school serves transfer, returning or part-time students, or reports tuition by program instead.

How much do graduates of Athens State University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Athens State University are $50,273 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Athens State University take on?

The median debt among Athens State University graduates who borrowed is $18,051, according to College Scorecard.