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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.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics and education and teaching.
Admission to Athens State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 278 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed, trade and industrial teaching |
| Business And Management | 206 | business management, business and related services, accounting, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, political science, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Mathematics | 25 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer and info science |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | electromechanical instrument tech |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Athens State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 738 | 28 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 233-8220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Athens State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 233-8122
Athens State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $64,625 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $65,333 | 4 | $64,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $57,833 | 8 | $57,198 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $50,596 | 16 | $50,782 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $58,894 | 28 | $54,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Basketball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Athens State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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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