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Athens State University, Alabama

Overview of Athens State University

Athens State is found in Athens, Alabama. Athens is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Athens State.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mathematics and education and teaching.

Athens State Selectivity

Admission to Athens State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Athens State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,575 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Athens State are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Athens State

Athens State University
300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611
General Phone: (256) 233-8100
Admissions Phone: (256) 233-8220
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 233-8122
http://www.athens.edu

Athens State Programs and Degrees (2005)

Athens State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching278elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed, trade and industrial teaching
Business And Management206business management, business and related services, accounting, human resources
Liberal Arts110liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, political science, sociology
Security And Law Enforcement34criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech
Mathematics25mathematics
Computer Science And Engineering20computer and info science
Science19biology, chemistry
Therapy And Counseling18psychology
Engineering Technician11electromechanical instrument tech
Art Studies7art studies
Religion And Philosophy5religion
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2sports and fitness management
Medicine2health professions
Science And Laboratory Technician1science tech

Number of programs and degrees for Athens State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree73828

Athens State Student Body

In 2005, Athens State had a total enrollment of 2,575 students (1,727 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White81%
Black11%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian3%
Other Races4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-190%
20-215%
22-2428%
25-2922%
30-3414%
35-3911%
40-4916%
50-644%
65+0%

Athens State Room and Board (2005)

Athens State offers campus housing for 82 of its 1,727 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Athens, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Athens State Faculty

Athens State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3024
Non-tenured, but on tenure track31
Non-tenured and not on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$64,6252*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year15$65,3334$64,978
Associate professoracademic year5$57,8338$57,198
Assistant professoracademic year11$50,59616$50,782
All faculty totalacademic year31$58,89428$54,643

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Athens State Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total81220
Basketball808
All Other Sports01212

Athens State Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Athens State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Athens State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Athens State % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Athens State % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Athens State Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Athens State % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Athens State Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Athens State Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Athens State Female % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Athens State % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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