ASU #1 with Non-Trads

Athens State Ranked #1 in Alabama for Non-Traditional Students

Athens State University has been named one of the best colleges and universities for non-traditional students in the state of Alabama by College Factual’s 2019 rankings. Ranked #1 out of 21 schools in Alabama, Athens State was recognized as “the best college in the state for returning adults and other non-traditional students.” The University has upheld this ranking for the past two years.
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Non-traditional students are...

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... those who fall outside the “norm” of typical student parameters; they are classified as those who attend school part-time, are over the age of 25, and/or are either attending school for the first time or returning after an absence. As the number of non-traditional students continues to grow in college populations across the country, Athens State University is an ideal school to cater to these students’ unique needs by providing affordability, quality, and a large selection of online courses.

On a larger scale, Athens State University was also ranked #37 out of 1,159 colleges and universities nationwide for non-traditional students. This puts Athens State in the top 5% of schools in the nation for returning adults and other non-traditional students seeking a valuable option for continuing studies that fit their individual ways of life.
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Athens State University was founded in 1822, making it the oldest continuously-operated institute of higher learning in the state of Alabama. Offering over 50 undergraduate majors and degree options in addition to graduate programs, Athens State focuses on providing affordable, flexible, and high-quality options for all learners.
Athens State University – Your University. Your Way.