ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
- 300 N Beaty St
- Athens, AL 35611
- OPEID College Code: 00100800
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- General Phone: (256) 233-8100
- President: Robert Glenn
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,511
- College Alias: ASU
- College Mascot: Bears
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Friendly, affordable, and convenient - three hallmarks that make Athens State University a great place to continue your education.
At Athens State, we understand that career opportunities rest on your college education. Over 3,500 students have selected Athens State because of this neighborly environment where over 30 different degrees are taught by an understanding and quality faculty.
Whether you work full or part-time or whether you are a full-time student, Athens State offers a course schedule to meet your needs whether it be day, night, weekend or distance courses. Because nearly every student is from North Alabama or Southern Tennessee , you will literally attend class with people you know. Don't find yourself being just another student number. Consider Athens State University!
History
In June 1975, the Alabama State Board of Education accepted Athens College into the state educational system. Following its acceptance, the Alabama State Legislature appropriated funds for the operation of the newly minted Athens State College to serve the graduates of state junior, community, and technical colleges and institutes. Finally, in 1998, a bill was passed to rename the College as Athens State University to reflect its growth and change over the years.
As the only institution in the state of Alabama offering upper division educational services, Athens State University continues to enjoy the important and unique position that it has always occupied within the community. With a firm history upon which to build its foundation, Athens State’s colorful past has supplied the Institution with the tools necessary to continue serving Alabama far into the future.
University Centers
- Wallace State Hanceville University Center
- Northeast University Center
- Northwest-Shoals Distance Learning Center
- Redstone Arsenal
- Wallace Community College Selma Distance Learning Center
- Snead Distance Learning Center
Click here to see a map of the campus.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.athens.edu
- Mission Statement
- Athens State University, offering coursework at the junior and senior level, is the baccalaureate degree granting institution of the Alabama Community College System. Governed under the authority of the Alabama State Board of Education, and in conjunction with the other institutions of the Alabama Community College System, Athens State University provides affordable education in an environment which recognizes diversity and nurtures the discovery and application of knowledge. Located in northern Alabama, Athens State University acknowledges a commitment to primarily serve transfer students of the Alabama Community College System as well as students from other accredited institutions of higher education. The University prepares students for professional careers, graduate school, lifelong learning, and enrichment. The University, through quality teaching, individual attention, and a varied course delivery system, assists students in the timely achievement of their professional and career goals. In addition, Athens State University offers programs of continuing education and community services that provide a variety of cultural and professional opportunities.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 25 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 753 | 664 | 620 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,511 Undergraduate: 3,511
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,196 Female: 2,315
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,196 Female: 2,315
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,590 Part-Time: 1,921
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,590 Part-Time: 1,921
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 60 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 318 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 742 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 738 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 505 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 469 | 13% |
| Ages 40-49 | 541 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 190 | 5% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 355 | 211 | 144 |
| Faculty Status | 198 | 82 | 116 |
| Tenured Faculty | 71 | 71 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 198 | 82 | 116 |
| Primarily Instruction | 198 | 82 | 116 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 103 | 77 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 41 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,661 (67) | $70,460 (36) | $66,573 (31) |
| Professor | $83,712 (17) | $83,523 (15) | $85,130 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $73,009 (15) | $74,027 (5) | $72,500 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,761 (33) | $57,098 (16) | $62,267 (17) |
| Instructor | $54,976 (2) | - (-) | $54,976 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,440 (15) | $72,376 (7) | $91,246 (8) |
| Professor | $84,782 (4) | $76,717 (3) | $108,977 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $93,268 (5) | $88,834 (1) | $94,376 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,827 (5) | $82,824 (2) | $81,162 (3) |
| Instructor | $22,000 (1) | $22,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,440 (82) | $68,630 (43) | $68,231 (39) |
| Professor | $80,980 (21) | $80,064 (18) | $86,475 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $73,835 (20) | $73,803 (6) | $73,848 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,707 (38) | $58,284 (18) | $62,888 (20) |
| Instructor | $42,651 (3) | $18,000 (1) | $54,976 (2) |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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