American Public University System
American Public University System is one of the three private, for-profit 4-year colleges in West Virginia. The campus is located in Charles Town town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 46,420 students attend the school. Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.American Military University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,480, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,480 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Town |
Number of Students46,420 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate93% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 5 | 41 |
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175 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/2006 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/04/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $270/credit | |
In State Students | $270/credit | |
Out of State Students | $270/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $350/credit | |
In State Students | $350/credit | |
Out of State Students | $350/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $12,150 |
ADN | 70 | $18,900 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
BSN | 125 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $33,750 |
FNP | 50 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $17,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of American Public University System's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 82% | $5,375 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $1,193 |
Federal Student Loans | 70% | $9,194 |
Private Loans | 2% | $1,500 |
$10,658
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,978 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,947 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,482 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,367 |
Over $110,000$15,047 |
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Student Population
37,910
Undergrads
8,510
Graduates
17,306
Women
29,114
Men
7%
Full-time
93%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
56% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Hispanic |
12% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.