American Public University System
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and 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.
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. The average net price after financial aid is $9,597 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $67,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 35% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
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
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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