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Athens State University

Athens State University

Athens State University, also referred to as ASU, is situated in Athens, Alabama, United States. It was founded in the year 1822 and originally called Athens Female Academy. ASU became a university in 1998. Students can choose from various areas of study including accounting, elementary education, biology, mathematics, and religion. Online degree programs are also available for outstation students. ASU is organized into three degree-granting colleges, which are:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education

The official mascot of ASU’s sports teams is the Bear. Students participate in sports such as table tennis and volleyball. ASU is home to many student clubs and organizations including the Art Club, Math and Computer Science Club, and Accounting Club.

Overview of Athens State University

Athens State is found in Athens, AL. 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, business and management, 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 3,072 in 2007-2008 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
http://www.athens.edu

Athens State Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching253elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, trade and industrial teaching
Business And Management253business management, accounting, business and related services, human resources
Liberal Arts114interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, sociology, political science
Security And Law Enforcement29criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech
Computer Science And Engineering23computer and info science
Science22biology, physics, chemistry
Therapy And Counseling21psychology
Mathematics21mathematics
Art Studies6art studies
Religion And Philosophy6religion
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4sports and fitness management
Engineering Technician2electromechanical instrument tech
Medicine2health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Athens State in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree75629

Athens State Student Body

In 2007-2008, Athens State had a total enrollment of 3,072 students (2,563 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black12%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian3%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-190%
20-219%
22-2423%
25-2921%
30-3414%
35-3912%
40-4916%
50-645%
65+0%

Athens State Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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 Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Athens State Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Athens State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100800)

Athens State Faculty

Athens State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3329
Non-tenured, but on tenure track138

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$101,9060*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$81,6801*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year16$84,0492*
Associate professoracademic year5$72,53215$71,913
Assistant professoracademic year19$56,63917$61,474
Instructoracademic year0*1*
No academic rankacademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year42$69,35736$67,178

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

Athens State Degree Programs (2007)

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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Social Sciences, 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
Physics, General

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 6%Athens State % of degrees in mathematics
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Athens State Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Athens State % of degrees in education and teaching
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Athens State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Athens State % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Athens State % of degrees in business and management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Athens State Salaries of full-time faculty
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Athens State Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Athens State Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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