Athens is a city in Alabama and it is the county seat of Limestone county. Its population is 31,187. There are 7 colleges near Athens, Alabama - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Athens. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 30,939 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,762 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 71.08% 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 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College 9.6 miles from Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,990 ($5,120) | Not Offered | 9,119 | 22 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 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 21.5 miles from Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,060 ($5,190) | Not Offered | 1,187 | 13 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 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski 28.3 miles from Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,620 | Not Offered | 742 | 10 to 1 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern 29.2 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$10,924 | $8,910 | 1,046 | 14 to 1 |
