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American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private For-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$32,917

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

54%

Annual Tuition

$8,400

At a Glance

Total Students

38,976

Retention Rate

94%

Faculty Ratio

25

Financial Aid

13%

Median Debt

$21,743

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private For-Profit

Institution Overview

American Public University System is a private, for-profit institution with a large student body of 38,976. The university has a high retention rate of 93.6% and a graduation rate of 54.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $8,400, and 13.3% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $57,877. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $32,917, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,409. The median debt for graduates is $21,743.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$58k

1 YEAR

$33k

5 YEARS

$44k

10 YEARS

Top 89% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, American Public University System graduates earn a median of $57,877. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $32,917. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,409. The median debt for graduates is $21,743.

American Public University System has a graduation rate of 54.3% and a retention rate of 93.6%. The acceptance rate is not provided. 13.3% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $8,400.

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Campus Location

Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, WV 25414

American Public University System is located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $8,400 and out-of-state tuition is $8,400 per year.