American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,400
Avg Cost (In-State)
$8,400
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
55.2%
Graduation Rate
40,074
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essays required for admission
Note: Open enrollment policy; official transcripts required after enrollment; primarily serves military and public service communities
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$32,917
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$44,409
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
55%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $61,687 | $75,722 | 938 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $57,409 | $69,546 | 334 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $66,588 | $86,275 | 303 |
| Homeland Security. | $62,340 | $77,122 | 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $51,381 | $60,134 | 260 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $50,260 | $57,618 | 217 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $68,210 | $80,417 | 163 |
| Psychology, General. | $39,655 | $54,707 | 160 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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