American Public University System: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3806 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1058 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #987 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #2868 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 40,478
- Graduates
- 9,709
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- 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.
50,187 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 | 23566 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9011 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 8311 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4072 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2334 (5%) |
| Asian | 1536 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 625 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 465 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 158 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Public University System is $10,322 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 | $9,011 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,637 |
| $48-75K | $7,301 |
| $75-110K | $14,848 |
| $110K+ | $16,874 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,400 | $7,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,400 | $7,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,400 | $7,650 |
| Fee in-district | $510 | |
| Fee in-state | $510 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $510 |
American Public University System majors
American Public University System has granted 7,296 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 3,317 master's across 36 programs, and 3 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 | 252 | 1,426 | 1,015 | |
| General Studies | 1,612 | 97 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 662 | 202 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 125 | 469 | 153 | |
| Intelligence, General | 473 | 229 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 63 | 382 | 187 | |
| Homeland Security | 385 | 138 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 214 | 254 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 252 | 178 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 374 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 317 | |||
| Environmental Science | 306 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 131 | 130 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 103 | 120 | ||
| Information Technology | 209 | |||
| Public Health, General | 40 | 95 | 69 | |
| History, General | 26 | 87 | 87 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | 104 | 67 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 81 | 73 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 149 | |||
| Computer Support Specialist | 136 | 9 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 119 | 26 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 102 | 37 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 73 | 64 | ||
| Legal Studies | 71 | 43 | ||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 110 | |||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 107 | |||
| Psychology, General | 107 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 68 | 31 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 99 | |||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 98 | |||
| Sociology, General | 76 | 22 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 81 | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 61 | 23 | ||
| Management Science | 53 | 31 | ||
| Military History | 15 | 29 | 33 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 32 | 35 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 9 | 58 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 63 | |||
| Public Administration | 61 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 60 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 54 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 50 | |||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 49 | |||
| Real Estate | 47 | |||
| Education, General | 43 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 35 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 34 | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 33 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 33 | |||
| History, Other | 30 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 18 | 10 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 28 | |||
| Philosophy | 27 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 26 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 24 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 6 | 9 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 13 | |||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 12 | |||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 10 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | |||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 7 | |||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 7 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 3 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | |||
| Strategic Intelligence | 3 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3,580 | 7,296 | 3,317 | 3 |
American Public University System has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American Public University System has published 511 scientific papers with 5,522 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 10 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 | 30 |
| 2010 | 15 | 44 |
| 2011 | 21 | 129 |
| 2012 | 17 | 170 |
| 2013 | 15 | 177 |
| 2014 | 38 | 249 |
| 2015 | 26 | 258 |
| 2016 | 28 | 316 |
| 2017 | 21 | 297 |
| 2018 | 38 | 331 |
| 2019 | 40 | 577 |
| 2020 | 49 | 546 |
| 2021 | 64 | 575 |
| 2022 | 33 | 632 |
| 2023 | 38 | 562 |
| 2024 | 29 | 518 |
Notable alumni
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Cory Mills
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cory Lee Mills is an American politician, businessman, and Army combat veteran who has served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023. He previously served as a Trump appointee on the Defense Business Board from 2020 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party.
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,330 |
| 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 |