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American Public University System
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Annual Tuition
$8,400
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
54.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$44,409
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU).
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$33,600
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$14,409
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$110,490
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$254,580
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at American Public University System is $21,743.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,400
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
93.6%
Success
54.3%
In-State Cost
$8,400
Age 25+ Students
77.7%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
20,786 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.