American Public University System

www.apus.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,840

0.529% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,503

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

9.45%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

50,047

6.36% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

37.6%

218 Graduates

About

American Public University System is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, WV. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American Public University System were General Business Administration & Management (1,273 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (447 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (378 degrees).

In 2020, 12,273 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Public University System. 35.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,991 degrees), 3.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1932 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Public University System is $6,840, which is $−15,690 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American Public University System is $6,840, which is $−15,690 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,503.

In 2020, 89% of undergraduate students attending American Public University System received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,840

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at American Public University System was $6,840. The cost of tuition at American Public University System is $−15,690 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Public University System (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,503

2020 Value

4.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 American Public University System had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,503. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of American Public University System grew by 4.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Public University System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,480

Room and Board

$N/A

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Public University System was of $7,480 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $N/A. The cost of room and board increased by 2.3% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies remained the same by NaNM% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Public University System (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at American Public University System received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Public University System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.45%

2018 Default Rate

1022

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American Public University System was 9.45%, which represents 1022 out of the 10813 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Public University System has a total enrollment of 50,047 students. The full-time enrollment at American Public University System is 3,184 students and the part-time enrollment is 46,863. This means that 6.36% of students enrolled at American Public University System are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Public University System, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.579% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Public University System in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.9%), followed by White Female (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.1%), followed by White Female (18.7%) and Black or African American Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

6.36%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Public University System, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50,047 students. The full-time enrollment at American Public University System is 3,184 and the part-time enrollment is 46,863. This means that 6.36% of students enrolled at American Public University System are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Public University System (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

98%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Public University System was 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), American Public University System had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Public University System (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
26,083
Black or African American
7,730
Hispanic or Latino
7,597

The enrolled student population at American Public University System is 52.1% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.579% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3,860 students (7.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 3505 fewer women than men received degrees from American Public University System. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Public University System is white (6,991 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1932 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Public University System is General Business Administration & Management (1,273 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (447 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (378 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at American Public University System, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (664 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (454 degrees), and Protective Services (1,733 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Software developers (443,030 people), Other managers (206,035 people), Police officers (140,623 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (135,166 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (133,198 people).

The most specialized majors at American Public University System are Applied Sciences (664 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (454 degrees), Protective Services (1,733 degrees), History (383 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (586 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Clinical and counseling psychologists, and Computer hardware engineers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Computer Systems Design (533,369 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (359,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (312,429 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,693 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (157,217 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Public University System.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1273 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
447 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
378 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Public University System was General Business Administration & Management with 1273 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Public University System according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,889

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

4,384

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 7,889 degrees were awarded to men at American Public University System, which is 1.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,384).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Public University System by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 1551 degrees were awarded to men at American Public University System in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.85 times more than the 838 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 838 degrees were awarded to women at American Public University System in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.54 times less than the 1551 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 25% of students graduating from American Public University System completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American Public University System is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.05% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,991 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,932 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,432 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Public University System is white (6,991 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1932 degrees).

7.06% of degree recipients (867 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
4,618 degrees awarded
White Female
2,373 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1,105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Public University System is white male (4,618 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,373 degrees).

Operations

American Public University System has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $329k (NaNk%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, American Public University System had a total salary expenditure of $220M. American Public University System employs 151 Associate professors, 87 Instructors, and 59 Assistant professors. Most academics at American Public University System are Female Associate professors (76), Male Associate professors(75), and Female Instructors (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Public University System are: Management, with 167 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 134 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 132 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Public University System (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, American Public University System received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$108M

2020 Salaries

4.22%

decline from 2019

In 2020, American Public University System paid a median of $108M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($220M) and a 4.22% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% growth from 2018 and a 2.65% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.1M

Instructional Salaries

345

Number of Employees

In 2020, American Public University System paid a total of $22.1M to 345 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

151 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Public University System were Associate professor with 151 employees; Instructor with 87 employees; and Instructor with 59 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Public University System were Management with 167 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 134 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 132 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Public University System was Female Associate professor with 76 employees, Male Associate professor with 75 employees, and Female Instructor with 49 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Public University System.