American Public University System: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3411 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #963 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #893 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #2949 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 41,620
- Graduates
- 9,095
- 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.
50,715 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 | 22816 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9605 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 8959 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4020 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2365 (5%) |
| Asian | 1581 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 606 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 486 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 157 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Public University System is $12,260 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 | $9,335 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,766 |
| $48-75K | $8,951 |
| $75-110K | $15,559 |
| $110K+ | $16,874 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,400 | $8,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,400 | $8,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,400 | $8,190 |
| Fee in-district | $510 | |
| Fee in-state | $510 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $510 |
American Public University System majors
American Public University System has granted 8,023 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 3,649 master's across 36 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. 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 | 162 | 1,547 | 1,155 | |
| General Studies | 1,444 | 71 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 654 | 274 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 84 | 497 | 206 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 134 | 446 | 132 | |
| Intelligence, General | 479 | 182 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 200 | 381 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 352 | 223 | |
| Homeland Security | 362 | 133 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 386 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 359 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 163 | 146 | ||
| Environmental Science | 301 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 178 | 80 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 195 | 33 | ||
| Information Technology | 225 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 95 | 118 | 1 | |
| History, General | 28 | 85 | 79 | |
| Public Health, General | 36 | 83 | 69 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 106 | 80 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 95 | 89 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | 94 | 74 | |
| Psychology, General | 133 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 105 | 28 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 127 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 86 | 30 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 80 | 35 | ||
| Legal Studies | 70 | 44 | ||
| Military History | 25 | 28 | 61 | |
| Sociology, General | 85 | 29 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 100 | |||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 99 | |||
| Management Science | 52 | 46 | ||
| Accounting | 71 | 25 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 95 | |||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 90 | |||
| Public Administration | 82 | |||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 11 | 64 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 72 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 | 26 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 43 | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 67 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 50 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 49 | |||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 49 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 47 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 44 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 42 | |||
| Real Estate | 42 | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 41 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 34 | |||
| Education, General | 33 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 19 | 12 | ||
| History, Other | 30 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 30 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 28 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 27 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 21 | |||
| Philosophy | 20 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | |||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 14 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 8 | |||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 | 4 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | |||
| Strategic Intelligence | 2 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3,372 | 8,023 | 3,649 | 3 |
American Public University System has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 58% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American Public University System has published 522 scientific papers with 5,888 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 168 |
| 2013 | 15 | 177 |
| 2014 | 38 | 249 |
| 2015 | 26 | 260 |
| 2016 | 28 | 316 |
| 2017 | 21 | 297 |
| 2018 | 38 | 331 |
| 2019 | 40 | 577 |
| 2020 | 49 | 547 |
| 2021 | 64 | 575 |
| 2022 | 33 | 633 |
| 2023 | 38 | 563 |
| 2024 | 33 | 546 |
| 2025 | 11 | 440 |
Notable alumni
-
Cory Mills
- Enrolled in American Public University System
- In 2010 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cory Lee Mills is an American politician, businessman, and Army veteran who has served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a Trump appointee on the Defense Business Board from 2020 to 2021.
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,421 |
| 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 |