Athens State University

www.athens.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,530

4.15% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,955

40.1% Full-Time

About

Athens State University is a higher education institution located in Limestone County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Athens State University were Elementary Education & Teaching (85 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (68 degrees).

In 2023, 845 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Athens State University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (613 degrees), 4.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Athens State University is $7,530, which is $−21,750 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Athens State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 869 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Athens State University is $7,530, which is $21,750 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Athens State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,530

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Athens State University was $7,530. The cost of tuition at Athens State University is $−21,750 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Athens State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Athens State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Athens State University was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Athens State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Athens State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 41.4% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Athens State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Athens State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 869 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Athens State University had a total enrollment of 2,955 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Athens State University is 1,184 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,771. This means that 40.1% of students enrolled at Athens State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Athens State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.846% Asian, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Athens State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.5%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.5%) and White Male (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Athens State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,955 students. The full-time enrollment at Athens State University is 1,184 and the part-time enrollment is 1,771. This means that 40.1% of students enrolled at Athens State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Athens State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,128 enrolled students
Black or African American
435 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
150 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Athens State University is 72% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.846% Asian, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (2.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 333 more women than men received degrees from Athens State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Athens State University is white (613 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Athens State University is Elementary Education & Teaching (85 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (68 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Athens State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (256 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), and English (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Athens State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,730,748 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,811 people), Other managers (866,265 people), Secondary school teachers (650,081 people), and Financial managers (551,635 people).

The most specialized majors at Athens State University in 2023 are Education (256 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), English (23 degrees), Business (333 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Athens State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Athens State University are Education (256 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), English (23 degrees), Business (333 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Athens State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,388,241 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (721,391 people), Computer Systems Design (602,940 people), Banking & related activities (527,314 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (461,880 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Athens State University.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
85 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Athens State University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Athens State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

589

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Athens State University, which is 0.435 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (589).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Athens State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Athens State University in Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Athens State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 27.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
613 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Athens State University is white (613 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

1.66% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
424 degrees awarded
White Male
189 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Athens State University is white female (424 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (189 degrees).

Operations

Athens State University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.06M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 990k (16.3%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Athens State University had a total salary expenditure of 47M. Athens State University employs 33 Associate professors, 25 Professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Athens State University are Female Associate professor (21), Female Professor (14), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Athens State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$6.06M

2023 Endowment

21.6%

growth from 2022

Athens State University has an endowment valued at about $6.06M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Athens State University grew 21.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Athens State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.9M

2023 Salaries

6.39%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Athens State University paid a median of $22.9M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($47M) and a 6.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.32% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Athens State University paid a total of $7.94M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Athens State University were Associate professor with 33 employees, Professor with 25 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Athens State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Athens State University was Female Associate professor with 21 employees, Female Professor with 14 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Athens State University.

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