Paying for American Public University System

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$8,400 14.13%	$8,160 15.74%

The 2024 tuition & fees of American Public University System (American Public University System) is $8,400 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,160. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at American Public University System.

82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $1,738. It could cover 20.69% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,222 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

American Public University System's 4-year tuition is $36,282, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $86,556.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at American Public University System is $8,400. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 14.13% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,136.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,587 , a 14.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

American Public University System Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,360	$10,680
2023-2024	$8,400	$11,560
Change % 2023-2024	14.13%	8.24%
2024-2025	$9,587	$12,513

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $8,160. The graduate tuition has been risen by 15.74% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,497.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,445 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 15.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

American Public University System Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,050	$10,680
2023-2024	$8,160	$11,560
Change % 2023-2024	15.74%	8.24%
2024-2025	$9,445	$12,513

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at American Public University System. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $350. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $425.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$285
	2023-2024	$350
	2024-2025	$430
Graduate	2022-2023	$370
	2023-2024	$425
	2024-2025	$488

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at American Public University System?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at American Public University System is $36,282.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

American Public University System 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$8,660	$8,928	$9,204	$9,489	$36,282
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$8,928	$9,204	$9,489	$9,783	$37,405
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$9,204	$9,489	$9,783	$10,086	$38,563
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$9,489	$9,783	$10,086	$10,398	$39,756
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$9,783	$10,086	$10,398	$10,720	$40,987

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $86,556.

American Public University System 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$20,610	$21,281	$21,974	$22,690	$86,556
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$21,281	$21,974	$22,690	$23,429	$89,375
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$21,974	$22,690	$23,429	$24,192	$92,286
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$22,690	$23,429	$24,192	$24,980	$95,292
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$23,429	$24,192	$24,980	$25,794	$98,396

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $79,604.

American Public University System 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,872	$19,543	$20,236	$20,952	$79,604
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$19,543	$20,236	$20,952	$21,691	$82,423
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$20,236	$20,952	$21,691	$22,454	$85,334
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$20,952	$21,691	$22,454	$23,242	$88,340
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$21,691	$22,454	$23,242	$24,056	$91,444

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between American Public University System and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to American Public University System
	In-State	Out-of-State
American Public University System	$8,400
Martinsburg College	$11,091
Salem University	$13,750
Valley College-Martinsburg	$15,995
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown	$14,313
Strayer University-West Virginia	$13,920