Colleges in Athens, Alabama
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Athens, Alabama (1 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Athens, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
Not available
After aid
Median grad rate
Not available
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
2,446
Undergrad
All colleges in Athens
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens State University Athens, AL | AL | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 2,446 | Partial |
Top programs in Athens
Most-completed programs across Athens colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Education33.2% of degrees
- Business32.0% of degrees
- Liberal arts10.4% of degrees
- Health professions4.3% of degrees
- Psychology3.1% of degrees
- Visual & performing arts3.1% of degrees
- Computer science3.0% of degrees
- Mathematics2.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Athens
Q.How many colleges are in Athens, Alabama?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Athens, Alabama that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Athens?
By undergraduate enrollment, Athens State University is the largest institution in Athens with roughly 2,446 undergraduates.
Q.What is the average tuition in Athens?
Net price data is not consistently reported for institutions in Athens.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Athens?
Across Athens colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Education, Business, Liberal arts.
Q.Are there community colleges in Athens?
Yes — Athens includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Athens that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.