Every student is concerned about college costs. Athens State is one of the “best buys” in Alabama and South Tennessee. Consider and compare!
By Alabama state law, the University makes available in-state tuition to all Alabama residents and students from Bedford, Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore and Wayne counties in Southern Tennessee. All other students are subject to out-of-state tuition rates.
View the 2019-20 Tuition and Fees.
2020-21 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees per Credit Hour
Traditional Tuition – Undergraduate
Non-Traditional Tuition – Undergraduate
Traditional Tuition – Graduate
Non-Traditional Tuition – Graduate
Technology Fee
Bond Surety Fee
In-State
$206.00
$246.00
$289.00
$289.00
$50.00
$1.00
Out of State
$412.00
$246.00
$500.00
$289.00
$50.00
$1.00
Cost is per credit hour.
Course loads of 19+ hours in Fall/Spring and 15+ hours in Summer must be approved by the Office of the Provost.
Traditional Tuition
The Traditional tuition rate applies to all courses taught on campus.
Non-Traditional Tuition
The Non-Traditional tuition rate applies to all courses taught 100% online or in blended format as well as directed studies, internships, practicums, and work experience, regardless of the residency status of the student.
2020-21 Additional Fees
| Application/Transfer Fee | $30.00 |
| Late Fee – Applied during late registration and to any unpaid account following tuition payment due date | $35.00 |
| Lab Fee – Applied to courses with a lab fee designated | $53.00 |
| Auditing Fee per hour | 1/2 of applicable tuition rate |
| Teaching Internship Fee | $180.00 |
| edTPA Fee | $300.00 |
| Credential Fee – per course for specific graduate courses in College of Business | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35.00 |
| Hour(s) | Traditional Tuition & Fees | Non-Traditional Tuition & Fees |
| 1 | $257 | $297 |
| 3 | $771 | $891 |
| 6 | $1,584 | $1,782 |
| 9 | $2,313 | $2,673 |
| 12 | $3,084 | $3,564 |
| 15 | $3,855 | $4,455 |
| 18 | $4,626 | $5,346 |
| Hour(s) | Traditional Tuition & Fees | Non-Traditional Tuition & Fees |
| 1 | $463 | $297 |
| 3 | $1,389 | $891 |
| 6 | $2,778 | $1,782 |
| 9 | $4,167 | $2,673 |
| 12 | $5,556 | $3,564 |
| 15 | $6,945 | $4,455 |
| 18 | $8,334 | $5,346 |
| Hour(s) | Graduate Tuition & Fees |
| 1 | $340 |
| 3 | $1,020 |
| 6 | $2,040 |
| 9 | $3,060 |
Technology Fee ($50 per hour) and Bond Surety Fee ($1 per hour) are assessed per credit hour and included in the Tuition & Fees total. Other additional fees may apply as listed in the Additional Fees Block to the left.