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American Public University System

Charles Town, WV·Private for-profit·40,074 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want a major research university experience. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. solid earnings of $67,000 within 10 years; 97% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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Accept
40,074
Students
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Net Price
57%
Grad Rate
$67,000
Earnings
10 yr
$21,743
Debt

About This School

American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia with approximately 40,074 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $8,400 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $67,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing30%
Health Professions11%
Computer Science9%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences1%
Communications1%
Engineering0%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,400
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$21,743

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
57%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
97%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$67,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,743
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,743
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$49,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$67,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (40,074 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

American Public University System

111 W Congress St

Charles Town, WV 25414

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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