American Public University System: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3818 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1067 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #996 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #2807 of 3,255 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 39,206
- Graduates
- 9,462
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.apus.edu
American Public University System Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
American Public University System has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
48,668 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
American Public University System has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 23754 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8321 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 7756 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3888 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2190 (5%) |
| Asian | 1413 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 593 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 468 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 176 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Public University System is $11,172 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,844 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,556 |
| $48-75K | $10,875 |
| $75-110K | $12,502 |
| $110K+ | $16,874 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $390 |
American Public University System majors
American Public University System has granted 7,010 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 2,851 master's across 34 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Strategic Intelligence. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American Public University System.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 239 | 1,435 | 782 | |
| General Studies | 1,537 | 111 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 639 | 138 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 121 | 518 | 133 | |
| Intelligence, General | 388 | 188 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 45 | 344 | 145 | |
| Homeland Security | 350 | 118 | ||
| Psychology, General | 315 | 100 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 385 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 165 | 177 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 207 | 135 | ||
| Environmental Science | 304 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 168 | 117 | ||
| Information Technology | 253 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 129 | 94 | ||
| Public Health, General | 44 | 90 | 65 | |
| History, General | 29 | 79 | 89 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 92 | 88 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 161 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 114 | 33 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 76 | 60 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 137 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 117 | |||
| Legal Studies | 70 | 43 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | 20 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 106 | |||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 105 | |||
| Accounting | 75 | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 58 | 41 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | 55 | ||
| Sociology, General | 79 | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 48 | 31 | ||
| Military History | 17 | 24 | 36 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 42 | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 72 | |||
| Public Administration | 71 | |||
| Computer Support Specialist | 61 | 1 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 2 | 59 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 54 | |||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 52 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 47 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 | 12 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 44 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 44 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 43 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 42 | |||
| Real Estate | 39 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 35 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 22 | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 30 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 30 | |||
| History, Other | 29 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 27 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 25 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 20 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | |||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 16 | |||
| Philosophy | 15 | |||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 | |||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 14 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 12 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 4 | 8 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 8 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 4 | |||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Strategic Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3,322 | 7,010 | 2,851 | 1 |
American Public University System has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 55% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American Public University System has published 418 scientific papers with 3,443 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 7 | 12 |
| 2010 | 17 | 45 |
| 2011 | 21 | 89 |
| 2012 | 17 | 105 |
| 2013 | 12 | 151 |
| 2014 | 38 | 185 |
| 2015 | 25 | 198 |
| 2016 | 24 | 225 |
| 2017 | 15 | 203 |
| 2018 | 30 | 212 |
| 2019 | 30 | 465 |
| 2020 | 42 | 309 |
| 2021 | 54 | 374 |
| 2022 | 28 | 408 |
| 2023 | 32 | 375 |
Notable alumni
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Cory Mills
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cory Mills is an American businessman, defense contractor, and politician who is a member of the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he worked in various organizations as a security specialist and a business executive before being elected to Congress in 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,325 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 111 W Congress St Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8777552787 |