Every student is concerned about college costs. Athens State is one of the “best buys” in Alabama and 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.
For questions concerning charges, fees, costs, and/or refunds please contact:
Student Accounts
256-216-3300
business.office@athens.edu
2025-26 Tuition Rates
| Tuition and Fees per Credit Hour | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate Traditional (On-Campus) | $263 | $526 |
| Undergraduate Non-Traditional (Distance) | $263 | $263 |
| Graduate Traditional (On-Campus) | $380 | $658 |
| Graduate Non-Traditional (Distance) | $380 | $380 |
| Technology Fee | $85 | $85 |
| Student Activity Fee | $1 | $1 |
| Bond Surety Fee | $1 | $1 |
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 a blended format as well as directed studies, internships, practicums, and work experience, regardless of the residency status of the student.
2025-26 Additional Fees
| Application/Transfer Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee * | $35 |
| Instructional Course Fee ** | $75 |
| Teaching Internship Fee | $250 |
| edTPA Fee | $300 |
| Credential Fee *** | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Studio Instruction Fee | $75 per Credit Hour |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
*Applied during late registration and to any unpaid account following tuition payment due date
**Applied to specified courses with a lab or instructional fee designated
***Applied per course for specific graduate courses in College of Business. Maximum of $100/course. Will vary depending on the credential
Auditing a Course (no grade given)
1/2 of applicable tuition rate
Alabama Center for the Arts Residence Hall – 2025-26 Rates
| Room Type | Fall/Spring – Per Term | Summer |
| Two Bedroom | $2,500 | $1,700 |
| One Bedroom | $2,800 | $1,900 |
| Studio | $2,500 | $1,700 |
| Tuition and Fees per Credit Hour | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate Traditional (On-Campus) | $256 | $512 |
| Undergraduate Non-Traditional (Distance) | $256 | $256 |
| Graduate (Distance) | $369 | $369 |
| Technology Fee | $76 | $76 |
| Student Activity Fee | $1 | $1 |
| Bond Surety Fee | $1 | $1 |
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 a blended format as well as directed studies, internships, practicums, and work experience, regardless of the residency status of the student.
| Application/Transfer Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee – Applied during late registration and to any unpaid account following tuition payment due date | $35 |
| Lab Fee – Applied to courses with a lab fee designated | $53 |
| Teaching Internship Fee | $250 |
| edTPA Fee | $300 |
| Credential Fee – per course for specific graduate courses in College of Business | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
Auditing a Course (no grade given)
1/2 of applicable tuition rate
| Tuition and Fees per Credit Hour | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate Traditional (On-Campus) | $251 | $502 |
| Undergraduate Non-Traditional (Distance) | $251 | $251 |
| Graduate | $362 | $362 |
| Technology Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Student Activity Fee | $1 | $1 |
| Bond Surety Fee | $1 | $1 |
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 a blended format as well as directed studies, internships, practicums, and work experience, regardless of the residency status of the student.
| Application/Transfer Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee – Applied during late registration and to any unpaid account following tuition payment due date | $35 |
| Lab Fee – Applied to courses with a lab fee designated | $53 |
| Teaching Internship Fee | $200 |
| edTPA Fee | $300 |
| Credential Fee – per course for specific graduate courses in College of Business | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
Auditing a Course (no grade given)
1/2 of applicable tuition rate
| Tuition and Fees per Credit Hour | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate Traditional (On-Campus) | $241 | $482 |
| Undergraduate Non-Traditional (Distance) | $241 | $241 |
| Graduate | $348 | $348 |
| Technology Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Student Activity Fee | $1 | $1 |
| Bond Surety Fee | $1 | $1 |
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 a blended format as well as directed studies, internships, practicums, and work experience, regardless of the residency status of the student.
| Application/Transfer Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee – Applied during late registration and to any unpaid account following tuition payment due date | $35 |
| Lab Fee – Applied to courses with a lab fee designated | $53 |
| Teaching Internship Fee | $200 |
| edTPA Fee | $300 |
| Credential Fee – per course for specific graduate courses in College of Business | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
Auditing a Course (no grade given)
1/2 of applicable tuition rate
