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American Public University is proud to help Kentucky's community and technical college students and grads continue their higher education journey through 200+ high-quality, online degree and certificate programs.1 Our students enjoy affordable tuition, monthly class starts, and generous transfer credit opportunities.

American Public University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency of the U.S. Department of Education.

Helping You Turn Ambition Into Reality

$350
Affordable Tuition

Your tuition will be $350/credit hour for undergraduate courses and $455/credit hour for master's and graduate certificate courses.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.2

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.3

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Ebooks

Thanks to the University Book Grant, all undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students will receive no-cost ebooks. A hard-copy textbook is provided if an ebook is not available.

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Entrance Exams

No standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.4

Flexible Education for Community College Students and Graduates

Here are a few of the programs to consider from our 200+ online degrees and certificates.5

Speak with an Admissions Coach to maximum the transfer credits from your Kentucky community or technical college.

You can also consult the credit transfer guide.

Find the degree or certificate that's right for you

Our program finder helps you search and compare a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Start your search here.

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Relevant Education for Where You Want to Go

ACBSP Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

ACBSP-Accredited

Eligible business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®)6

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

CCNE-Accredited

The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing at American Public University System are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

National Academy of Sports Medicine

NASM-Accredited

The standards of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) are incorporated in our Sports and Health Sciences programs.

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SHRM®-Aligned

The Human Resource Management and Management programs are aligned with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM®) HR Curriculum Guidelines.7

Your Next Degree Could Be Closer Than You Think

We work hard to get you all the credit you deserve here are some examples—outside of the KCTCS partnership—of ways we award transfer credit to help you achieve your academic goals as quickly as possible. 8

Previous Coursework

Work Experience

Professional Training & Certification

Volunteer Experience

Credit by Examination

Prior Learning Assessment

Military Service & Education

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Helping You Turn Ambition into Reality

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Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.13

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Save Time

Bachelor’s degree students can transfer up to 90 credits, and master’s degree students up to 15 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, professional training, ACE-evaluated training, and credits by exam.14

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Value for the Long Term

APUS is in the top 22% for students’ return on educational investment, compared to 4,396 colleges and universities nationwide, based on data collected by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2025).15

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Recognized for Quality

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Several programs have earned specialty accreditation.

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Supportive

All students have access to our advisors who are available six days a week, as well as our robust catalog of mental health resources, including TalkCampus, a real-time, professionally monitored peer support app.

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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 18 students, and master’s degree and graduate certificate classes average 10 students.

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How To Apply

Students and graduates of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System should apply to APU and submit their transcript from a KCTCS college. Their tuition grant will automatically be applied upon registration.

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Classes begin November 3.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.16