Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$9.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
48,685
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,400
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,649
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,120
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,049
Net price (after aid)$9,597
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,335
$30k – $48k$9,766
$48k – $75k$8,951
$75k – $110k$15,559
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,409
Median debt at graduation$21,743
Est. monthly loan payment$231
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans12%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.7k below avg
Strong year-1 retention
97% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$8.4k
below avg
Net price
$9.6k
below avg
Pell
25%
Median debt
$21.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
American Public University System reported conferring credentials in 67 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About American Public University System
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is American Public University System located?
- American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is American Public University System?
- American Public University System is a private university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at American Public University System?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at American Public University System is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at American Public University System?
- American Public University System's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,400 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend American Public University System?
- American Public University System reports total enrollment of approximately 48,685 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does American Public University System actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at American Public University System is approximately $9,597 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at American Public University System?
- American Public University System reports a graduation rate of approximately 57%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of American Public University System have?
- Students who borrowed at American Public University System left with a median of approximately $21,743 in federal loans, and about 12% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of American Public University System earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $44,409 for students who received federal financial aid at American Public University System. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about American Public University System?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with American Public University System.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 67 fields American Public University System reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3,838 | Graduate1,434 graduate · 2,044 bachelor's · 246 associate · 114 certificate |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,536 | Graduate21 graduate · 71 bachelor's · 1,444 associate |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 995 | Graduate249 graduate · 512 bachelor's · 199 associate · 35 certificate |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 928 | Bachelor's274 bachelor's · 654 associate |
| Homeland Security | 906 | Graduate303 graduate · 525 bachelor's · 49 associate · 29 certificate |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 864 | Graduate182 graduate · 532 bachelor's · 134 associate · 16 certificate |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 709 | Graduate210 graduate · 479 bachelor's · 20 certificate |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 683 | Graduate191 graduate · 492 bachelor's |
| Business/Commerce, General | 586 | Graduate5 graduate · 381 bachelor's · 200 associate |
| History | 381 | Graduate215 graduate · 113 bachelor's · 53 associate |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 359 | Bachelor's |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 318 | Graduate15 graduate · 301 bachelor's · 2 certificate |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 279 | Graduate99 graduate · 178 bachelor's · 2 certificate |
| International/Globalization Studies | 228 | Graduate129 graduate · 95 bachelor's · 4 certificate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of American Public University System are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). American Public University System, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/american-public-university-system
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