Fast Facts
Our Community of Students
31 Average Age
19 Average Undergraduate Class Size
91% Working Adults
42% Students Referred by Others
157,000+ Degrees Conferred Since 1995
141,000+ Alumni
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The Online Student Experience
Independent and Flexible
Our asynchronous format means you can log in and work on your own schedule.
Monthly Start Dates
Classes start monthly so you can begin your program fast.
8 and 16 Week Courses
Available in most programs.
Collaborate and Connect
Discussion boards, forums, blogs, and other social media keep you connected to classmates and professors.
Various Resources
University library, study resources, and academic advisors to help you succeed.
Providing Value for Your Education Dollars
Tuition Costs
Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help as you seek financial aid.
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Transfer Your Credits
Your degree may be closer than you think.
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$350 Undergraduate Per Credit Hour
Standard Rate
$250 per credit hour with Preferred Military Rate1
$315/credit hour with Veteran Grant2 or APUS Opportunity Grant3
$455 Master's-Level Per Credit Hour
Standard Rate
$290 per credit hour with Preferred Military Rate1
$386.75/credit hour with Veteran Grant2
$409.50/credit hour with APUS Opportunity Grant3
83% New Undergraduates Transferred Credit
Standard Rate
Associate/Bachelor's students starting in 2023
(The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website)
1All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit hour for undergraduate and $290/credit hour for master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions.
2All veterans and family members (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible to receive a 10% Veteran Grant on standard undergraduate tuition and 15% for master’s-level tuition. Tuition grants cannot be combined with any other special rates, promotions, or grants and only one can be applied per course.
3Prospective and current APUS students are eligible for the APUS Opportunity Grant of 10% off undergraduate or master’s-level tuition. This grant, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Only one can be applied per course.
More Than 1,600 Faculty
Many of our faculty members are actively working as leaders in their fields. So the professors you find here today might be your mentors and colleagues tomorrow.
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University & Student Honors Go Hand-in-Hand
A five-time recipient of the prestigious Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award.
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More than 60 students and alumni honored as Presidential Management Fellows finalists, one of the nation's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service.
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Recognized for the Quality of our Education
HLC Accreditation
APU ispart of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Specialty Accreditation
In addition to our HLC accreditation,APU’s programs in accounting, business, emergency and disaster management, fire science, health information management, nursing, and public health have earned specialty accreditation. Specialty accreditation adds a level of rigor to the curriculum and demonstrates to employers that graduates of these programs have achieved the required knowledge and skills to perform in their professions.
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Data on this page current as of December 31, 2023
