Athens is a city in Alabama and it is the county seat of Limestone county. Its population is 31,187. There are 6 colleges near Athens, Alabama - 4 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Athens. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 21,215 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,818 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 64.61% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,070.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens State University In Athens |
Public four-years |
$17,700 ($10,020) | $17,232 ($10,728) | 2,986 | 14 to 1 |
| Oakwood University 17.1 miles from Athens |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$22,512 | $14,516 | 1,226 | 14 to 1 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville 18.1 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$26,408 ($12,132) | $28,270 ($12,388) | 8,564 | 17 to 1 |
| Huntsville Bible College 20.4 miles from Athens |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$4,730 | $4,814 | 98 | 7 to 1 |
| Alabama A & M University 21.7 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$18,634 ($10,024) | $16,606 ($9,010) | 7,295 | 19 to 1 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern 29.2 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$10,924 | $8,910 | 1,046 | 14 to 1 |
