American Public University System

American Public University System is a very large private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Charles Town, West Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 40,074. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader West Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $8,951 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $103,706. The 4-year graduation rate is 55%, 10 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $44,409.