Charles Town, WV · Private
American Public University System is a private four-year college in Charles Town, WV, enrolling about 40,074 students.
Its entire program is distance education — there is no physical campus to visit.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $11,116 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $19,691.
60% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $41,320 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: American Public University System.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
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|---|---|---|
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