Athens State University
Former name | Athens Female Academy (1822–1842) Athens Female Institute (1842–1889) Athens Female College (1889–1931) Athens College (1931–1998) |
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| Type | Public upper-division university |
| Established | December 9, 1822 |
| President | Catherine Wehlburg (interim) |
| Students | 3,500 |
| Location | , Alabama , United States 34°48′20″N 86°58′0″W / 34.80556°N 86.96667°W |
| Nickname | Bears |
| Mascot | Hebrew the Bear |
| Website | athens.edu |
Athens State University is a public upper-division university in Athens, Alabama. Athens State is one of the few universities in the nation dedicated solely to degree completion for transfer students, meaning the university serves junior-level and senior-level undergraduate students by helping them finish their degrees. Athens State also serves graduate students in their pursuit of career advancement through a master’s degree. The school's academics are housed in three colleges: Education, Arts and Sciences, and Business.