Athens State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3378 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #948 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #878 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #777 of 2,953 | For Cardiology |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,535
- Graduates
- 451
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.athens.edu
Athens State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 100% acceptance rate for Athens State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
650 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,141 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2142 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 491 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 158 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (3%) |
| Asian | 29 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,680 | $8,856 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,680 | $8,856 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,360 | $15,360 |
| Fee in-district | $2,340 | $1,872 |
| Fee in-state | $2,340 | $1,872 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,340 | $1,872 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 34 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $5,000 |
Athens State University majors
Athens State University has granted 721 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 157 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Athens State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 113 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 77 | |
| Accounting | 55 | 15 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 29 | 30 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 18 | 33 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 17 | 26 |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 35 | |
| Education, Other | 27 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 27 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 17 |
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 18 | |
| Science & Technology Management | 17 | |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 10 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 10 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Homeland Security | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 721 | 157 |
Publications & Citations
Athens State University has published 3,146 scientific papers with 81,425 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Biochemistry, Surgery, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 160 |
| 1994 | 39 | 145 |
| 1995 | 39 | 156 |
| 1996 | 38 | 212 |
| 1997 | 65 | 253 |
| 1998 | 37 | 279 |
| 1999 | 65 | 392 |
| 2000 | 76 | 455 |
| 2001 | 66 | 502 |
| 2002 | 97 | 626 |
| 2003 | 103 | 798 |
| 2004 | 71 | 1037 |
| 2005 | 107 | 1156 |
| 2006 | 167 | 1456 |
| 2007 | 173 | 1682 |
| 2008 | 157 | 2341 |
| 2009 | 161 | 2848 |
| 2010 | 131 | 3079 |
| 2011 | 136 | 3328 |
| 2012 | 135 | 3590 |
| 2013 | 169 | 4105 |
| 2014 | 132 | 4456 |
| 2015 | 137 | 4766 |
| 2016 | 56 | 4564 |
| 2017 | 42 | 4526 |
| 2018 | 31 | 4283 |
| 2019 | 39 | 4289 |
| 2020 | 51 | 4755 |
| 2021 | 36 | 4797 |
| 2022 | 36 | 4122 |
| 2023 | 18 | 3907 |
| 2024 | 90 | 3315 |
| 2025 | 42 | 2768 |
Notable alumni
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Dale Strong
- Enrolled in Athens State University
- Studied in 1992
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dale Whitney Strong is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district since 2023. His district includes much of North Alabama, including the city of Huntsville. A member of the Republican Party, Strong served on the Madison County Commission starting in 1996, and was its chairman from 2012 to 2023.
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Gary Redus
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Gary Eugene Redus is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Texas Rangers.
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Chuck Meriwether
- Occupations
- baseball umpire
- Biography
-
Julius Edward "Chuck" Meriwether was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. After working in the American League (AL) from 1988 to 1999, he umpired in both leagues from 2000 to 2009. Meriwether originally wore number 32, but in 2004 switched to number 14.
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Dimitris Trichopoulos
- Occupations
- oncologistepidemiologist
- Biography
-
Dimitrios Trichopoulos was a Mediterranean Diet expert and tobacco harms researcher. He was Vincent L. Gregory Professor of Cancer Prevention and Professor of Epidemiology, and a past chair of the Department of Epidemiology, in the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
General info
| Alternative names | ASU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1822 |
| Motto | Building Success Stories |
| Colors | white, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 304 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 N Beaty St Athens, Alabama, 35611 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 2562338100 |