by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at American Public University System, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at American Public University System amounted to $8,400 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $8,400 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does American Public University System cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how American Public University System prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, American Public University System comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the American Public University System Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at American Public University System has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,840 |
| One Year Ago | $8,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,400 |
The chart here shows how tuition at American Military University has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.71%, so a year from now students could pay around $8,795.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,795 |
| In 2 Years | $9,209 |
| In 3 Years | $9,642 |
| In 4 Years | $10,096 |
| In 5 Years | $10,571 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $37,742.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at American Public University System, go to the American Public University System Financial Aid page.
