APUS Fast Facts | American Public University System (APUS)

APUS Student Community

88,312 Active students

*Active student count does not include students in a doctoral program.

34 Average age

90% Working Adults

42% Referred by Others

19% Students under the age of 24

155,000+ Graduates from more than 80 countries

183,000+ Conferred degrees and certificates

Top 22% Return on Investment

APUS is in the top 22% for students’ return on educational investment, compared to 4,396 colleges and universities nationwide, based on data collected by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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Students by School

Arts, Humanities & Education: 19%
Business: 29%
Health Sciences: 16%
STEM: 11%
Security & Global Studies: 24%

Students by Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan native: <1%
Asian: 3%
Black or African American: 17%
Hispanic or Latino: 20%
Multiple: 5%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: <1%
Non resident alien: 1%
White/Caucasian: 45%
Unknown: 8%

Students by Affiliation

Active Duty: 65%
Civilian: 9%
Military Dependent/Other: <1%
Military Spouse: 3%
National Guard: 4%
Reservists: 4%
Veteran: 12%

Meet Our Students

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Tuition Per Credit Hour

$350 Undergraduate Cost Per Credit
Standard Rate

$455 Master's Degree & Graduate Certificate
Standard Rate

91% of respondents to the End of Program survey said they were satisfied with the education they received at APUS. *

*based on over 2500 responses to an optional 2023 survey after students completed their programs.

University Specialized Accreditation

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
The bachelor’s degree in health information management at American Public University System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM® is a registered trademark of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing at American Public University System are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
CEPH® is a registered trademark of the Council on Education for Public Health.
IFSAC® is a registered trademark of The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

Top Online College for Working Adults

We are dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education to our students. That's why were named one of the top online colleges for working adults by ZDNet in 2022.

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Students by Degree Level

19% Associate degree

58% Bachelor's degree

15% Master's degree

7% Certificate & other

Average Class Size

Undergraduate: 19 students
Master’s and Graduate Certificate: 11 students

Degree & Certificate Programs

Associate degrees: 25
Bachelor's degrees: 55
Undergraduate certificates: 38
Master's degrees: 42
Graduate certificates: 46
Doctoral degrees: 2
Total degrees: 125
Total certificates: 84
Total NanoCerts: 24
Total programs: 232

Faculty & Staff Information

Faculty: 1,780
Full-time faculty: 323
Part-time faculty:1,457
Faculty members reside in local area: 119
Staff members reside in local area: 299
Full-time faculty with terminal degree in their field: 77%
Average tenure: 8.78 years
Faculty awards/distinctions: 90
Faculty publications: 232

Data current as of March 31, 2025.

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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