Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Athens State University is $9,840 for Alabama residents and $17,370 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.14% for Alabama residents and increased by 3.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Athens State is $10,149 for Alabama residents and $17,991 for out-of-state students, a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $9,540 | $16,770 |
| 2023-2024 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.14% | 3.58% |
| 2024-2025 | $10,149 | $17,991 |
Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,536 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,920. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,256) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Athens State is $10,883 for Alabama residents and $17,542 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $10,200 | $16,320 |
| 2023-2024 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.29% | 3.68% |
| 2024-2025 | $10,883 | $17,542 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Athens State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $249 for Alabama residents and $499 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $359 for Alabama residents and $625 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $241 | $482 |
| 2023-2024 | $249 | $499 | |
| 2024-2025 | $257 | $517 | |
| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $348 | $603 |
| 2023-2024 | $359 | $625 | |
| 2024-2025 | $370 | $648 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Athens State Tuition Charts
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4-Years Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Athens State?
For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Athens State is $44,981 for Alabama residents and $78,627 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $10,373 | $10,934 | $11,526 | $12,149 | $44,981 |
| Out-of-State | $18,240 | $19,154 | $20,113 | $21,120 | $78,627 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $10,934 | $11,526 | $12,149 | $12,807 | $47,415 |
| Out-of-State | $19,154 | $20,113 | $21,120 | $22,178 | $82,565 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $11,526 | $12,149 | $12,807 | $13,500 | $49,981 |
| Out-of-State | $20,113 | $21,120 | $22,178 | $23,289 | $86,700 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $12,149 | $12,807 | $13,500 | $14,230 | $52,686 |
| Out-of-State | $21,120 | $22,178 | $23,289 | $24,455 | $91,043 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $12,807 | $13,500 | $14,230 | $15,000 | $55,537 |
| Out-of-State | $22,178 | $23,289 | $24,455 | $25,680 | $95,603 |
Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Athens State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Troy University | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 |
College Cost Explorer
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Athens State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tuition & fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $9,840 | $0 | - | $17,370 | $0 | - |
| Graduate | $10,536 | $0 | - | $16,920 | $0 | - |