Athens State University

Overview
Athens State University is a school that prides itself on being affordable, friendly and convenient. Students transfer from other schools to Athens State University for their last two years, as juniors and seniors, for their Bachelor's degree in both the arts and sciences. Its students, who mostly come from North Alabama or Southern Tennessee, choose from over 30 different degrees. Almost 1,000 students each year are granted bachelor's degrees from Athens State University.

Student Appeal
Athens State University provides affordable education to students coming from the Alabama Community College System and other accredited schools. Its flexible scheduling appeals to those who work and have other time commitments while its affordability makes a Bachelor's degree in reach of students from all financial backgrounds. Its distance learning program is growing; almost all of the school's majors offer at least one online course. A little more than half of their student body is part-time students.

Accreditation
Athens State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

School Facts & Figures

Accreditation: Regional, SACS
Size: Medium (Between 1,000 - 10,000 students)
Type: Public, not-for-profit
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Academic Affiliation: N/A

Career Services: Yes
Course Schedule: Semester, 14 weeks
Credit Options: Transfer, work experience, military training
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Loans Offered: Stafford, PLUS

Program Offered:

BA in ReligionBA in Religion
The BA in Religion is an interdisciplinary study of the world's religions. The different religions are presented in a fair and objective manner so that students are equipped with the necessary knowledge to enter in a related graduate program or a career in a related field.