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Aspire Higher at American Public University

At APU, we believe that education should not be a privilege reserved for the few. We are committed to breaking barriers by providing high quality, affordable education through 200+ degree and certificate programs. Access starts with affordable tuition, monthly program starts, and online courses. Because when more people pursue their passion, lives change. Communities change. The world changes. Your opportunity to make a difference is within reach, without limits!

ACBSP Accredited

CCNE Accredited

CEPH Accredited

IFSAC Accredited

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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).
CAHIIM® is a registered trademark of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The Baccalaureate Degree Health Information Management program at American Public University System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
CEPH® is a registered trademark of the Council on Education for Public Health.
IFSAC® is a registered trademark of the The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

Full accreditation details can be found on our accreditation page.

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APU Removes Barriers Quality Education Shouldn't Break the Bank

$350 Undergraduate Credit

$250/credit Preferred Military Rate¹
$315/credit with Veteran Grant² or APUS Opportunity Grant³

$455 Master's-Level Credit

$250/credit Preferred Military Rate¹
$386.75/credit with Veteran Grant²
$409.50/credit hour with APUS Opportunity Grant³

$0 Application Fee

For Undergraduate & Master's-level Programs
Apply Any Time at No Cost⁴

$0 EBooks

We provide no-cost ebooks to all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate eligible master's-level students⁵

0 Entrance Exams

With no entrance exams, you can get started fast. Classes start monthly

$0 Transfer Credit Evaluation

Our staff will review your transfer documentation at no cost⁶

Innovative digital learning for the 21st century

Meet Our Students

AJ Fisher

"I was highly impressed with the University’s roster of professors, and I think it really struck me at that point that it is possible to accelerate your education to a very high level."

AJ Fisher

BS in Sports and Health Sciences | MS in Sports and Health Sciences

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Jovanka Rodrguez

MA in Management

"The demands of a working parent can be challenging, however, through APU I successfully balanced my family life and professional responsibilities while still managing the enriching challenges of my graduate studies."

BA in Homeland Security

"You can be at work the whole day, but at the same time, you’re a student at APU. I see myself getting close, closer to my dream. I see myself making a difference in the world."

Male in front of Fire Truck

"The professors really wanted me to do well at APU. There was an awareness that we were working while going to school."

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Rebecca Gabriel

"The online education was flexible, it was affordable, and there was a philanthropic aspect. These were the three big things that stood out to me, and the tie to American Military University and the respect for our servicemen and women."

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¹ Preferred Military Rate All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

² Veteran Grant All veterans and family members (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible to receive a 10% Veteran Grant on standard undergraduate and master’s-level tuition. Tuition grants cannot be combined with any other special rates, promotions, or grants and only one can be applied per course.

³ APUS Opportunity Grant Prospective and current APUS students are eligible for the APUS Opportunity Grant of 10% off undergraduate or master’s-level tuition. This grant, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Only one can be applied per course.

⁴ $0 Application Fee A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.

⁵ $0 Ebooks Ebooks are provided at no cost. A hard-copy textbook is provided at no cost if an ebook is not available.

⁶ Transfer Credit Evaluation The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website.