American Public University System, WV
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Distance Education-Only
Open Admissions
Main Campus
American Public University System Rankings
Affordability87
Retention96
Graduation1
Earnings60
Diversity72
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at American Public University System
50%
Bachelor’s
25%
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education<1%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting17%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Admissions
Getting into American Public University System
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending American Public University System
$7K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after American Public University System
23%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
23%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 61% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $16K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 19% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 23% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 29% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at American Public University System
98%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
37%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 39% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 12% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 32% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 48% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after American Public University System
83%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 84% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $116K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $62K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at American Public University System
36,036
Undergraduates
1%
Full-time Undergrads
32
Avg Entry Age
8,342
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 9% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near American Public University System, WV
Catholic Distance University
0 miles, SW
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13 miles, NW