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Athens State, founded in 1822, is an upper-division, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. Its campus is located in Athens, 20 miles west of Huntsville.

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Public
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Coed
2,531
Undergraduates
752
Men - 29.7%
1,780
Women - 70.3%
374
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
Not reported
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $25,734
Out-of-state: $33,264
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,840
Out-of-state: $17,370
Room and Board
$11,313
Average Percent of Need Met
41%
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
88
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Athens Population
28,643
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Mascot
Bear
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.3%
Asian
0.7%
Black/African-American
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
74.5%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
0.4% from 10 countries
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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