American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,245
Graduate Enrollment: 9,329
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 53.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 43.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.9% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 41.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 19.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 10.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 49.1%
Black: 15.6%
Hispanic: 17.2%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.0%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Black: 15.6%
Hispanic: 17.2%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.0%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $16,874
In-State tuition: $7,360Out-of-State tuition: $7,360
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,712 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $41,890 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,614 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 16.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,743 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $231 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,661 |
| $30k-48k | $10,366 |
| $48k-75k | $11,356 |
| $75k-110k | $15,387 |
| $110k+ | $16,874 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 49%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 85.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,743 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,170 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,425 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,617 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 15.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 16.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $53,727 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $60,193 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 184 | $21,544 | $274 | $64,277 ($5,356) | $66,564 ($5,547) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Public Health. | 48 | $25,163 | $254 | $28,199 ($2,350) | $34,181 ($2,848) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 21 | $9,543 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 269 | $23,875 | $258 | $45,288 ($3,774) | $54,110 ($4,509) |
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 109 | $360 | $56,416 ($4,701) | $70,514 ($5,876) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 27 | $24,555 | $138 | ||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 20 | $51,301 ($4,275) | $50,550 ($4,213) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Military Systems and Maintenance Technology. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Military Systems and Maintenance Technology. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 53 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | International/Global Studies. | 30 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 31 | $422 | $50,260 ($4,188) | $78,460 ($6,538) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 359 | $13,125 | $236 | $62,810 ($5,234) | $73,010 ($6,084) |
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 264 | $339 | $79,853 ($6,654) | $90,955 ($7,580) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | International/Global Studies. | 37 | $288 | $69,775 ($5,815) | $78,131 ($6,511) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 26 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 421 | $19,312 | $268 | $46,804 ($3,900) | $49,811 ($4,151) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 150 | $407 | $58,354 ($4,863) | $61,535 ($5,128) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 20 | $22,862 | $45,528 ($3,794) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 36 | $21,000 | $55,605 ($4,634) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 269 | $31,973 | $292 | $35,578 ($2,965) | $44,912 ($3,743) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 84 | $423 | $45,457 ($3,788) | $52,184 ($4,349) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 30 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 98 | $23,486 | $254 | $40,991 ($3,416) | $41,951 ($3,496) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 88 | $29,278 | $230 | $41,134 ($3,428) | $42,708 ($3,559) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 612 | $19,000 | $221 | $52,093 ($4,341) | $61,351 ($5,113) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 135 | $425 | $70,090 ($5,841) | $71,580 ($5,965) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 20 | $387 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Fire Protection. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 36 | $18,191 | $58,451 ($4,871) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fire Protection. | 46 | $19,434 | $251 | $64,850 ($5,404) | $72,886 ($6,074) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Homeland Security. | 38 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Homeland Security. | 48 | $13,125 | $54,758 ($4,563) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 534 | $19,552 | $264 | $56,924 ($4,744) | $67,391 ($5,616) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 112 | $18,708 | $84 | $52,098 ($4,342) | $47,807 ($3,984) |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 111 | $23,141 | $241 | $46,950 ($3,913) | $48,891 ($4,074) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1388 | $20,490 | $244 | $58,123 ($4,844) | $64,308 ($5,359) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 778 | $425 | $70,713 ($5,893) | $79,328 ($6,611) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | $405 | $60,628 ($5,052) | $60,446 ($5,037) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 51 | $20,097 | $181 | $46,369 ($3,864) | $43,727 ($3,644) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 62 | $38,147 | $385 | $44,917 ($3,743) | $46,839 ($3,903) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | $375 | $58,299 ($4,858) | $67,598 ($5,633) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 28 | $33,678 | $49,646 ($4,137) | ||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 18 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 57 | $37,978 | $332 | $37,804 ($3,150) | $49,055 ($4,088) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 35 | $30,810 | $282 | $58,202 ($4,850) | $72,382 ($6,032) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 47 | $361 | $82,975 ($6,915) | $93,995 ($7,833) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 53 | $20,964 | $76 | $27,618 ($2,302) | |
| Associate's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 87 | $21,782 | $220 | $14,955 ($1,246) | $24,086 ($2,007) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 66 | $18,304 | $230 | $54,649 ($4,554) | $73,582 ($6,132) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 81 | $41,008 | $324 | $43,301 ($3,608) | $47,355 ($3,946) |
| Master's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 34 | $478 | $59,400 ($4,950) | $59,402 ($4,950) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 17 | $31,807 ($2,651) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 36 | $26,419 | $204 | $36,537 ($3,045) | $41,323 ($3,444) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 76 | $35,094 | $297 | $33,171 ($2,764) | $34,466 ($2,872) |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1271 | $6,125 | $101 | $47,433 ($3,953) | $57,608 ($4,801) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 92 | $6,265 | $67,702 ($5,642) | ||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | $501 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 14 | $30,599 | |||
| Master's Degree | Homeland Security. | 263 | $437 | $75,474 ($6,290) | $80,450 ($6,704) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Homeland Security. | 28 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 79 | $497 | $64,014 ($5,335) | $79,706 ($6,642) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 100 | $13,410 | $158 | $50,382 ($4,199) | $63,766 ($5,314) |
| Master's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 85 | $384 | $67,699 ($5,642) | $90,110 ($7,509) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 112 | $28,999 | $325 | $41,869 ($3,489) | $60,675 ($5,056) |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 47 | $526 | $73,635 ($6,136) | $64,734 ($5,395) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 84 | $28,384 | $171 | $78,264 ($6,522) | $64,275 ($5,356) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 358 | $8,358 | $84 | $36,731 ($3,061) | $51,205 ($4,267) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 135 | $21,427 | $229 | $48,117 ($4,010) | $49,980 ($4,165) |
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 41 | $31,379 | $334 | $51,439 ($4,287) | $56,049 ($4,671) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Real Estate. | 27 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Real Estate. | 27 | $23,765 | $302 | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 16 | $45,429 | $459 | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Telecommunications Management. | 27 | $18,514 | |||
| Associate's Degree | History. | 27 | $19,737 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 109 | $26,582 | $321 | $42,911 ($3,576) | $48,564 ($4,047) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 217 | $461 | $51,895 ($4,325) | $58,867 ($4,906) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | History. | 60 | $673 | $50,909 ($4,242) | $62,029 ($5,169) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Programming. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing. | 61 | $19,000 | $191 | $48,741 ($4,062) | $44,359 ($3,697) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. | 23 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 52 | $21,950 | $94 | $53,474 ($4,456) | $57,353 ($4,779) |
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 17 | $14,556 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 145 | $36,275 | $372 | $29,792 ($2,483) | $31,914 ($2,660) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 422 | $24,564 | $285 | $66,586 ($5,549) | $79,678 ($6,640) |
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 156 | $468 | $88,507 ($7,376) | $99,485 ($8,290) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 28 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 55 | $443 | $47,349 ($3,946) | $50,556 ($4,213) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 10 | $67,936 ($5,661) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,352Full time faculty: 19%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 22.0
School's endowment start of year:
School's endowment end of year: