Athens State University

Athens State University Logo

Basic Information

Address: 300 North Beaty Street; Athens, AL 35611
Phone Number: 256-216-5390
Fax Number: 256-216-5399
President: Dr. Catherine Wehlburg

Action Shots

Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University

* Click each thumbnail for a larger version.

Additional Information

Admissions Director: Dr. Troy Adair, College of Business Dean
School Type: Upper Level and Graduate Programs; Aerospace Systems Management Consortium
Organization Affiliation: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); Air and Space Forces Association (AFA); ACBSP; SACS; Civil Air Patrol; Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU); Commemorative Air Force, Rocket City Wing;
Degrees Offered:

Bachelors of Science, Aerospace Systems Management , BS-ASM, with Aviation Management or Space Systems Management Concentrations; Totally On-Line, Distance Learning (DL) Degrees with affordable Tuition and fees. No Out of State Fees for DL degree programs.

School Setting:

The Athens State University campus is located at:

300 N. Beaty Street
Athens, Alabama 35611

Athens is the county seat of Limestone County, which is home to several vibrant communities; it is a part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Area and is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama. While close proximity to the Huntsville metro offers many of the amenities of a larger city, Limestone County residents enjoy a lower cost of living and a comfortable lifestyle.

One of the fastest growing counties in Alabama, Limestone County is situated at the crossroads of technology and innovation. A highly-educated workforce and attractive business incentives fuel industry growth in multiple sectors, including aerospace, advanced manufacturing, automotive, biotechnology, and robotics. A central location on Interstate-65 places the county less than 100 miles from Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee -- a convenient location that connects products made in Limestone County to the region, country, and world.

Nearby Huntsville is known as one of the smartest cities in the nation for its technological advancements and space exploration programs. "Rocket City," as it is commonly referred to, is a short half-hour drive and provides many opportunities for students, both professionally and culturally. The nearest international airport to Athens State University is Huntsville International Airport (HSV).

School Size: Approximately 4000 students total
Classroom Size: DL classes (Canvas Platform) limited to 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: average is 15/1
School Holidays: See website: Athens.Edu
Housing Availability:

No On-campus Housing

Housing Type: none
Financial Aid:

Extensive Scholarships, Grants, and VA-Benefits

Disability Services:

ADA Compliant and sensitive to special student needs.

Activities:

Extensive Experiential Learning activities with hands-on student projects, e.g. our STEMSAT small satellite development scheduled to launch into low-Earth orbit in mid 2026; single-place Experimental Aircraft development, build, and flight tests; prototype Mars Backpack project; Lunar and Mars Dust zero-g experiments, STEAMROLLER portable satellite tracking and communications trailer, and more!

Clubs:

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Branch
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
W4CQD Amateur Radio Club
Project Management Institute (PMI)
AFROTC and Civil Air Patrol

Sports:

None

School Championships:

n/a

Parking Spaces/Availability:

on-campus parkinig 500+

Majors:

https://www.athens.edu/

Athens University has three Colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business; and the College of Education

Total Majors exceed 60 undergraduate and graduate-level degree offerings.

Study Abroad:

Yes, yearly special offerings available.

Computer Capabilities:

Up-to-date high-speed campus Internet/Wi-Fi with computer labs available for students.

Admissions Requirements:

Students must have a minimum of 34 lower-level (100-200) or higher college credits to be admitted. Special credit is awarded for Military Service, Professional Certifications (e.g. FAA), and Work Experience.

Application/Transfer Deadlines:

Contact Admissions Office: 256-233-8130

International Students:

International Students are welcomed!

Summer Sessions:

YES

School History:

Athens State University was founded in 1822 and is the first Institution of Higher Education in the State of Alabama. Athens State has three Colleges: Business, Arts and Science, and Education. Enfrollment averages around 4000 students which includes both undergraduate and Masters-level graduate enrollees. Distribution is generally evenly divided between the three Colleges. Athens State pioneered Distance Learning in the Southeast and has a high-quality on-line delivery program using the Canvas platform. Tuition and fees are about the most affordable in the entire nation for any 4-year degree institution. The University offers many scholarships, grants, and loans to assist students financially. We have a very supportive VA office and WE LOVE OUR VETERANS! Our College of Business is pursuing Air Force ROTC program/scholarships and expects to offer it to students in the very near future!

Additional Information:

May be an image of aircraft and text