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College of Athens
Watkinsville, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Academic Excellence
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 71 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 73% · Women 27% |
| Total students | 84 |
| First-year retention | 100% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $35 |
| Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27 | March 15 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,183 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 0% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 95% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 20% |
| Students per faculty member | 6 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 60 miles away · about 1 hour 40 minutes by car |
| Town population | 3,350Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaAbout 58 miles away · about 1 hour 30 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 44°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Watkinsville 5 Sse, GA, about 5 miles away |
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 493974
- Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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