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#1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military.
Based on FY 2018 DoD Tuition Assistance data as reported by Military Times, 2019
Our Community of Students
109,700+
Degrees Conferred Since 1995101,400+
Alumni32
Average Age20
Average Undergraduate Class Size88%
Working Adults48%
Students Referred By OthersStudents by School
Students by Level
Military Background
The Online Student Experience
Our asynchronous format means you can log in and work on your own schedule.
Classes start monthly so you can too
8 and 16 week courses available in most programs
Discussion boards, forums, blogs, and other social media keep you connected to classmates and professors.
APUS library, study resources, and academic advisors to help you succeed.
Providing Value for Your Education Dollars
Tuition Costs
Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help with financial aid.
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Graduate rates do not include doctoral programs.
Percent of students said the educational program met their expectations
2017 End of Program Survey All 2017 responses included
Percent of students returning for second degree
Undergraduate students who completed an associate or bachelor's degree in 2018 and returned for a second degree at any level
More Than 1,700 Faculty
Many of our faculty members are actively working as leaders in their fields. So the professors you find here today might be your mentors and colleagues tomorrow.
A Few of Our Experts
University & Student Honors Go Hand-in-Hand
A five-time recipient of the prestigious Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award.
More than 50 students and alumni honored as Presidential Management Fellows finalists, one of the nation's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service.
Received “Best for Vets Colleges” distinction from Military Times since 2015.
Recognized for the Quality of our Education
HLC Accreditation
AMU is a member school of American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (hlcommission.org). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Specialized Accreditation
In addition to our HLC accreditation, programs in AMU’s programs in accounting, business, emergency and disaster management, fire science, health information management, nursing, and public health have earned specialized accreditation. Specialized accreditation adds a level of rigor to the curriculum and demonstrates to employers that graduates of these programs have achieved the required knowledge and skills to perform in their professions.