American Public University System
General Information
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- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Total enrollment:
- 21729
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 3204, 18525
- 3204
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 21729, 0
- 21729
- Graduate enrollment:
- 21729, 0
- 21729
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 88, 12
- 88%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 71.00, 29
- 71.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 29, 71
- 29%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 2.00, 98
- 2.00%
- Black or African American:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 9.00, 91
- 9.00%
- White:
- 61.00, 39
- 61.00%
- Two or more races:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Unknown:
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $6,080 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $14,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,920 | $7,920 | $7,920 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 74.00, 26
- 74%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 31%
Federal: 28%
Institutional: 4%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $8,077
Federal: $3,256
Institutional: $1,741
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 89.00, 11
- 89%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 92.00, 8
- 92%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Programs/Majors
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Completions 2007-2008
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
| Program | Bachelor | Certificate | Associate | Master |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | - | - | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 151 | - | 0 | 142 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 8 | - | 0 | - |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | - | - | 0 | - |
| Logistics and Materials Management | - | 0 | - | - |
| Marketing, Other | 0 | - | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 6 | - | - | - |
| Real Estate | - | - | 0 | - |
| Transportation/Transportation Management | 18 | - | - | 29 |
| Category total | 183 | - | - | 171 |
| Grand total | 183 | - | - | 171 |
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Accreditation
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission | 1995-01-06- | Accredited |
| North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission | 2006-01-01- | Accredited |