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87,871 Active students
*Active student count does not include students in a doctoral program.
34 Average age
92% Working Adults
49% Referred by Others
20% Students under the age of 24
147,000+ Graduates from more than 80 countries
172,000+ Conferred degrees and certificates
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Top 11% Return on Investment

American Public University System ranked in the Top 11% for return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities in the United States, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report.
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Students by School

  • Arts, Humanities & Education: 20%
  • Business: 29%
  • Health Sciences: 15%
  • STEM: 12%
  • Security & Global Studies: 24%

Students by Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan native: 1%
  • Asian: 3%
  • Black or African American: 16%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19%
  • Multiple: 5%
  • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 1%
  • Non resident alien: 1%
  • White/Caucasian: 46%
  • Unknown: 8%

Students by Affiliation

  • Active Duty: 66%
  • Civilian: 10%
  • Military Dependent/Other: 1%
  • Military Spouse: 3%
  • National Guard: 4%
  • Reservists: 4%
  • Veteran: 12%
Meet Our Students
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Isabelle Vladoiu, Nonprofit Founder
Doctor of Global Security

"I wanted to have the flexibility to study while continuing to do my job leading a nonprofit organization in 56 countries. By attending AMU, I have been able to discover and discuss new instances and learn new perspectives on how I can tackle human rights issues, using applied knowledge from actual perspectives." 
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Max Aulakh, CEO
BS in Information Systems Security
"What made AMU different is that they got me to trust them, and the idea was that in the future things would work out because I trust this university. That has helped me shape my career after the military completely."
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Chanda Chann, Realtor®
BA in Management
"Having my degree has opened a lot of doors and built my confidence and has changed my life as a professional. My experience with American Military University, as both an alum and student ambassador, has been a humbling experience."
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Rebecca Gabriel, Nurse
MSN
"The online education was flexible, it was affordable, and there was a philanthropic aspect. These were the three big things that stood out to me, and the tie to American Military University and the respect for our servicemen and women."
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Bryan Mogaru, Analyst
BA in Homeland Security
"You can be at work the whole day, but at the same time, you’re a student at APU. I see myself getting close, closer to my dream. I see myself making a difference in the world."
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Jovanka Rodriguez, HR Director
MA in Management
"The demands of a working parent can be challenging, however, through APU I successfully balanced my family life and professional responsibilities while still managing the enriching challenges of my graduate studies."
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 Tuition Per Credit Hour

$350 Undergraduate Cost Per Credit
Standard Rate
$455 Master's Degree & Graduate Certificate
Standard Rate
 
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96% of respondents to the End of Program survey say their APUS program met their expectations*

*based on over 5,000 student responses to a 2021 survey after students completed their programs.

University Specialized Accreditation

ACBSP AccreditedCommission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) logoCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) logoCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH) logoInternational Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) logoNational Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE)COSMA
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Top 10 Best Online Schools

We are dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education to our students. That's why we've been named one of the top 10 online colleges by ZDNet.

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Students by Degree Level

19% Associate degree
58% Bachelor's degree
16% Master's degree
7% Certificate & other

Average Class Size

  • Undergraduate: 18 students
  • Master’s and Graduate Certificate: 10 students

Degree & Certificate Programs

  • Associate degrees: 25
  • Bachelor's degrees: 55
  • Undergraduate certificates: 38
  • Master's degrees: 44
  • Graduate certificates: 46
  • Doctoral degrees: 2
  • Total degrees: 124
  • Total certificates: 84
  • Total NanoCerts: 24
  • Total programs: 232

Faculty & Staff Information

  • Faculty: 1,759
  • Full-time faculty: 328
  • Part-time faculty:1,431
  • Faculty members reside in local area: 121
  • Staff members reside in local area: 294
  • Full-time faculty with terminal degree in their field: 77%
  • Average tenure: 8.65 years
  • Faculty awards/distinctions: 50
  • Faculty publications: 107

Faculty and staff information is current as of September 30, 2024.
All other data is current as of June 30, 2024.

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Pursuing Carbon Neutrality: Our University’s Commitment

In a world where environmental responsibility is paramount, American Public University System (APUS) leads by example, championing carbon neutrality through our educational model.
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