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:
  • 31.00,28.00,4.00
  • Total grants: 31%
    Federal: 28%
    Institutional: 4%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3080,3256,1741
  • 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

ProgramBachelorCertificateAssociateMaster
Accounting--0-
Business Administration and Management, General151-0142
Hospitality Administration/Management, General8-0-
Human Resources Management and Services, Other--0-
Logistics and Materials Management-0--
Marketing, Other0---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General6---
Real Estate--0-
Transportation/Transportation Management18--29
Category total183--171
Grand total183--171

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission1995-01-06-Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission2006-01-01-Accredited