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American Public University System
American Public University System
CHARLES TOWN, WV . 4 Year 4.3
#616 in Best Colleges in America
111 W CONGRESS ST CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414

Overview

The American Public University System (APUS) is a private, accredited online university system headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia. Founded in 1991, it includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), serving over 80,000 students worldwide. APUS offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs in fields such as business, healthcare, education, security, and technology. Known for its flexible, affordable, and career-focused education, APUS caters especially to military personnel, veterans, and working adults. With monthly course starts, small class sizes, and dedicated faculty, APUS provides accessible higher education designed to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.

Rankings

  • 13

    #13 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • 1

    #1 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 40

    #40 in Best Online Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 13 of 293
  • Best Online Colleges in America 40 of 265
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 51 of 1,249

Academics

  • B Professors
  • A Value
  • ADiversity
  • ASafety
  • AStudent Life
  • ALocation

Majors

  • Business
    2,388 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,827 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    692 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    607 Graduates
  • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
    587 Graduates
  • Intelligence
    446 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    388 Graduates
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    335 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    320 Graduates
  • Psychology
    311 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,082
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    49%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    83%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,405 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    36,564
  • Undergrads Over 25
    78%
  • Pell Grant
    55%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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