American Public University System's tuition & fees has increased from $6,400 (2014) to $8,400 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 31.25% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $6,150 (year 2014) to $8,160 (year 2024).
The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at American Public University System.
American Public University System's tuition increase rate is higher than the West Virginia's average increase rate of 13.16%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.61% from 2014 ($14,400).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, American Public University System's COA is $19,960, which is increased by 10.64% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to American Public University System's COA over the past 10 years.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 31.25% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,400. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at American Public University System over last the 10 years.
Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 30.65% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at American Public University System.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $8,000 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $8,000 | |
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| 2016-17 | $9,232 | 15.40% |
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| 2017-18 | $9,400 | 1.82% |
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| 2018-19 | $9,608 | 2.21% |
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| 2019-20 | $9,832 | 2.33% |
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| 2020-21 | $10,000 | 1.71% |
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| 2021-22 | $10,136 | 1.36% |
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| 2022-23 | $10,680 | 5.37% |
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| 2023-24 | $11,560 | 8.24% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between American Public University System and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| American Public University System | $8,400 | $7,360 | 14.13% |
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| Martinsburg College | $11,091 | $12,066 | -8.08% |
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| Salem University | $13,750 | $13,150 | 4.56% |
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| Valley College-Martinsburg | $15,995 | $15,995 | - |
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| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | $14,313 | $14,102 | 1.50% |
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| Strayer University-West Virginia | $13,920 | $13,515 | 3.00% |
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