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American Public University (APU) understands your desire to make a difference. We’re ready to help you achieve your goals, providing high quality, affordable education in 200+ degree and certificate program—all convenient, accessible, and flexible. To ensure access by students from all walks of life, we offer a variety of tuition grants, reflecting our commitment to help minimize debt. Our programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.0 At APU, there are 0 entrance exams and classes start every month—allowing you to quickly turn your ambitions into reality.

Top 11% For Return on Investment Reflecting our commitment to deliver value.1
200+ degrees & certificates
from undergraduate to doctoral
Top 10 Best Online School high-quality, affordable, workforce-relevant education that's accessible wherever life takes you.2
83% of new undergraduate students had transfer credit for prior college or work experience3

Dream big. We'll help you get there.

An affordable path to your education dreams.

At APU, we believe higher education shouldn't break the bank. That's why we remove the barriers to give you the power to pursue your passion, affordably. That means keeping tuition affordable and limiting the little things that can make college costly.

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs4

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EBooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate-eligible master’s-level students.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.5

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Entrance Exams

No standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

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Helping You Save

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for both undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Eligible family members include parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

Scholarships and Loans

APU does not directly offer university scholarships or provide private loans, but we encourage our students to see what they can qualify for after determining their Federal Student Aid (FSA) eligibility.

Federal Student Aid

The federal government offers a number of financial aid options to help you pay for school. Our advisors are here to answer any questions you may have about your FSA options.

Personal Funds

If you're not using tuition assistance, APU accepts a variety of convenient payment options, including credit cards, e-checks, and digital methods.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans.

A Special Rate For Our Military

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and their families are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate.

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University-Funded Grants

We offer a variety of tuition grants to help all students achieve their academic goals.

Employer Benefits

APU works to build partnerships with organizations to offer tuition grants that can help you advance your knowledge.

Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

At APU, we believe higher education shouldn't break the bank. That's why we remove the barriers to give you the power to pursue your passion, affordably.

$350
Per Credit Hour Undergrad

Your tuition will be $350/credit hour for undergraduate courses. Request information to learn how you can save on tuition with one of our special rates or grants.

$455
Per Credit Hour Master's

Your tuition will be $455/credit hour for master's and graduate certificate courses. Request information to learn how you can save on tuition with one of our special rates or grants.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level tuition with APU’s Preferred Military Rate.6

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Making Education Possible for You

We’ve earned our reputation as a respected leader in online higher education by always making you—the student—our #1 priority.

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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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Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.8

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Be in Control

You can quickly turn your ambitions into reality because classes begin every month. Most classes are 8 weeks long.

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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.9

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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 seven 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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