


Athens State University

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
44.24
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
17.14
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20.65
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
42.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
45.23
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
42.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
42.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20.65
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
17.14
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
44.24

Why you should attend?
Our mission is to assist active duty service members, veterans, reservists, Guardsmen, and family members with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits and services. The University advances the best interests of its students and the State of Alabama through teaching, service, research and other creative activities to empower students to make valuable contributions in their professional, civic, educational, and economic endeavors. Through innovative communication and course delivery for high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs, Athens State University provides a supporting environment for each student, demonstrating the importance of the diverse and interdependent nature of our state and society. Athens State University changes the face of Alabama by changing the lives of its students.
Top Degrees

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $8,000 | $16,000 |
Fees | $800 | $800 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | $10,800 | $18,800 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $5,202 | $9,000 |
Fees | $954 | $954 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?