Aerial View of Campus

Campus & Community

Athens State University is located in Athens, Alabama, a picturesque area equidistant between Birmingham and Nashville. Our campus is situated on approximately 85 acres and has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. One of the best things about Athens State University is our wonderful, supportive, and engaged community, both on campus and within the surrounding area.

Explore our beautiful campus through the virtual tour below and schedule your visit to see why Athens State is the perfect backdrop to finish your education.

Founders Hall Front Exterior

Athens State Main Campus Virtual Tour

Located at 300 N. Beaty Street, the Athens State University campus features a scenic, historic backdrop in the heart of Athens, Alabama, spanning approximately 85 acres and anchored by iconic landmarks like Founders Hall, which dates back to 1842. The campus blends rich tradition with modern learning spaces, offering a welcoming, walkable environment designed to support today's transfer students and adult learners.

Athens State Virtual Tour
ACA Campus

Alabama Center for the Arts Virtual Tour

Located in downtown Decatur, Alabama, the Alabama Center for the Arts represents a unique and dynamic partnership between Athens State University, Calhoun Community College, and the City of Decatur. The "ACA" houses the visual and performing arts programs for Athens State and serves as a hub for active and engaged creative activity and learning in an inspiring, vibrant, and supportive environment. As a key resource and driver for arts activities and education, the ACA enhances the civic and cultural life of the University and the community.

Alabama Center for the Arts
Students on Beasley Field

Plan Your Visit

We'd love to show you around our campus! Make plans to join us for an in-person or virtual campus tour to see our beautiful landscape and get a feel for what it's like to be a part of the Athenian family.

Campus Tour
Founders Hall Columns

Campus Events

Campus News

  • “Truth is Stranger Than Publicity – Delmore Brothers 100th Anniversary” Exhibit Coming to Athens State on September 21

    Community News / August 27, 2026
    The Delmore Brothers

  • Athens State Expands Digital Credentialing Program to Enhance Student Success and Workforce Readiness

    Academics / August 24, 2026
    Athens State University

  • 2026 Giving Day Raises Over $75,000

    Advancement / August 20, 2026
    Hebrew Thank You