American Public University System Acceptance Rate &
American Public University System is a private for-profit university in Charles Town, West Virginia, enrolling about 40,074 students. American Public University System awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,400 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,409 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,597 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 40,074 9.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.16%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 53.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 14.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 18.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 78,494
- Room & Board: $9,120 annual estimate
American Public University System: what the data shows
Common questions about American Public University System, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Public University System?
American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV (ZIP 25414).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is American Public University System public or private?
American Public University System is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Public University System cost?
Published tuition: $8,400.
Average net price after aid: $9,597.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,335 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,766 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,951 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,559 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,600.
How big is American Public University System?
Total enrollment: 40,074 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 78,494 students.
Graduate enrollment: 9,095 students.
About 9% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Public University System?
150%-time completion rate: 57.16%.
First-year retention: 97.1%.
What do graduates of American Public University System earn?
Median earnings: $32,917 six years after entry; $44,409 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,743.
24.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Public University System known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (3,017 completions)
- General Studies (1,515 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (928 completions)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management (816 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (712 completions)
- Intelligence, General (681 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (613 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (586 completions)
- Homeland Security (514 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (386 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Public University System a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.16%; median earnings $44,409 at 10 years; net price $9,597. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Public University System was $8,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,597
2024 Value
In 2024 American Public University System had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,597.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,597 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,600 4-Year Tuition
$9,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$17,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$70,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Public University System.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Public University System was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Public University System in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,400 | $6,400 | $9,095 |
| 2014 | $6,400 | $6,400 | $9,888 |
| 2015 | $6,880 | $6,880 | $10,321 |
| 2016 | $6,880 | $6,880 | $11,262 |
| 2017 | $6,880 | $6,880 | $10,284 |
| 2018 | $6,880 | $6,880 | $9,718 |
| 2019 | $7,324 | $7,324 | $10,222 |
| 2020 | $7,360 | $7,360 | $10,563 |
| 2021 | $7,360 | $7,360 | $11,144 |
| 2022 | $7,360 | $7,360 | $10,168 |
| 2023 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $9,104 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Public University System reported total enrollment of about 40,074 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.0%), and Black or African American (17.8%). About 24.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
9.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Public University System in 2024 is 40,074 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 78,494 students. Graduate enrollment is about 9,095 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
97.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.01% 100% Completion Time
57.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.01% of students graduating from American Public University System completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 72% male / 28% female
- General Studies: 78% male / 22% female
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Public University System.
Return on Investment
$21,743 Median Student Debt
$44,409 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1056.85% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Public University System.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 99 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 3,017 completions
2. General Studies: 1,515 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 928 completions
4. Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management: 816 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 712 completions
6. Intelligence, General: 681 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 613 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 586 completions
9. Homeland Security: 514 completions
Most popular programs at American Public University System.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Public University System graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Public University System from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 18.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,404
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,771
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, WV, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 40,074 students. Student body composition includes White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.0%), Black or African American (17.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.16%. Approximately 24.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Charles Town, WV 25414
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 99 distinct degree programs, American Public University System provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Public University System located?
American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV.
How much does American Public University System cost?
Reported tuition is $8,400 and average net price is $9,597 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Public University System?
American Public University System reports undergraduate enrollment of about 78,494 students, White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Public University System?
About 53.4% of students at American Public University System are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Public University System earn?
Median earnings are $32,917 six years after entry and $44,409 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Public University System?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Public University System students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,743.
Is American Public University System public or private?
American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, WV.
Is American Public University System an HBCU?
No. American Public University System is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Public University System a tribal college?
No. American Public University System is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Public University System a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Public University System does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.0%).
Is American Public University System religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Public University System in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.