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Athens State University

300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611 -

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Athens State University, offering coursework at the junior and senior level, is the baccalaureate degree granting institution of the Alabama College System. Governed under the authority of the Alabama State Board of Education, and in conjunction with the other institutions of the Alabama College System, Athens State University provides affordable education in an environment which recognizes diversity and nurtures the discovery and application of knowledge. Located in northern Alabama, Athens State University acknowledges a commitment to primarily serve transfer students of the Alabama College System as well as students from other accredited institutions of higher education. The University prepares students for professional careers, graduate school, lifelong learning, and enrichment. The University, through quality teaching, individual attention, and a varied course delivery system, assists students in the timely achievement of their professional and career goals. In addition, Athens State University offers programs of continuing education and community services that provide a variety of cultural and professional opportunities.

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School Overview:

	Athens State University
County	Limestone County, AL
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Public
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,153 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,422 students

Total Enrollment	2,575 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	82 students

School Notes:

Athens State University is the oldest institution of higher education in Alabama 's state educational system. The Institution was founded in 1822 by local citizens who purchased five acres of land, erected a building, and began Athens Female Academy. Ownership of the school was transferred in 1842 to the Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Church . With the birth of the North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church in 1870, the Institution came under the jurisdiction of that body.
The University offers degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. The College of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, and the College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Athens State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution awards the baccalaureate degree.
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In the News:

Athens State extends final exam, coursework deadlines (The Decatur Daily)
posted on May 2, 2011 at 08:02:37 pm
ATHENS — Athens State University is trying to work with students impacted by Wednesday's tornadoes.
School closings in the area (The Decatur Daily)
posted on April 28, 2011 at 09:02:38 pm
Decatur City Schools will be closed Friday and Monday. Limestone County Schools will be closed Friday. Athens State University is open today for those who can make it to campus.
Athens State postpones events (The Decatur Daily)
posted on April 28, 2011 at 07:32:38 pm
ATHENS - Athens State University has postponed Friday night’s honors and awards convocation and Saturday’s Preview Day event. Spokesman Guy McClure said notification of the changed dates will be posted at www.athens.edu once they have been established.
Athens State University Center for Lifelong Learning (The Decatur Daily)
posted on April 26, 2011 at 09:02:59 pm
Laurie Howell hurries to the opening of the Athens State University Center for Lifelong Learning ,Tuesday.
Announcements (The Decatur Daily)
posted on April 21, 2011 at 04:17:58 am
ATHENS — Members of the Class of 1961 will be the special guests at Athens State’s alumni luncheon. The Athens State University Alumni 50 Year Club Luncheon will be May 7. At 11 a.m., the alumni will visit the library archives, and then lunch will follow in Founders Hall’s parlor at noon.