How Selective is Athens State University?

So I'm looking at Athens State University's program offerings and I really like what I see. But I'm a little stressed out about the acceptance rate. What are their admissions like? Is it pretty competitive, or do they accept a wide range of students?

Athens State University has a unique approach to admissions, primarily because it’s an upper-division institution. This means it only offers the last two years of undergraduate study (junior and senior year), essentially accepting students who have completed their first two years of college elsewhere, often at community colleges. Consequently, it's more focused on students' academic performance during their first two years of college, rather than high school records or standardized test scores.

To be admitted to Athens State, you need to have completed at least 36 semester hours of college coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. While these requirements may seem more lenient than for other four-year institutions, remember that the university is looking for students who have demonstrated academic success at the post-secondary level.

So, to answer your question, Athens State University might seem less competitive compared to traditional four-year universities, but it is still particular about prospective students' past academic performance. Therefore, it would be accurate to say they do have a selectivity aspect to their admission process but in a different sense than most traditional universities. Consistently good academic performance during your first two years of college can increase your chances of admission.

Finally, it's always a good idea to speak with an admissions counselor to get a clearer understanding of the admissions process and to validate that this school is the right fit for you.