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Message from the President
American Public University System is reimagining the learning experience and rethinking how we approach online education with our students top of mind.
As we progress on a three-year plan for our global digital journey, APUS is embracing change, technology, and digital services – and we continue to do so with our global students front and center.
Our commitment is still the same. Our mission has not changed. But we are doubling down on our objective to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for challenges that might not even exist today.
Founded in 1991 by a visionary retired Marine Corps officer who saw an innovative way to offer high-quality and affordable education to U.S. servicemembers, we have transformed into an innovative, global institution serving a wide-ranging population of nearly 88,000 students through American Military University and American Public University.
APUS prides itself on digital learning for real life. We are proud to be a leading provider of affordable, career-relevant, and accessible online education to learners of all backgrounds.
As the No. 1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans*, we offer over 200 online degree and certificate programs at all degree levels including doctoral programs. Today, we have over 149,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, as well as all 50 states territories.
APUS has been recognized for our innovative approach to online learning by the prestigious Online Learning Consortium (OLC) on several occasions for best practices.** Our accredited University, designed for working professionals, is held to very high standards. APUS is in the top 11% for students’ return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022).***
We strive to keep our tuition and fees affordable so that a high-quality education remains within reach for underserved populations and first-generation learners.
What makes us different?
We work closely with industry leaders to continually assess our innovative curriculum based upon market needs and best practices, with a keen eye on continuous improvement. Above all, we provide outstanding programs, dynamic student services, and robust career services, all designed to help prepare you for your next challenges.
Our comprehensive student support includes several digital student services that enable access to 24/7 mental health support via apps and instant messaging (TalkCampus), certified career coaching (LifeRamp), and an AI-powered resume-building platform (Hiration) for no additional cost. And there is more to come.
Our nearly 1,760 full- and part-time faculty members are forward-thinking scholar-practitioners who bring best practices into the classroom in various disciplines such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, supply chain logistics, and business management, among other fields. Our faculty includes successful executives in government, business, and non-profit organizations.
Our learners are highly motivated and often balancing family, school, and their careers. As an undergraduate student, you’ll quickly discover a diverse, vibrant, supportive, and empowering university community of faculty, staff, and fellow scholars who help drive an enriching and engaging classroom experience and help you build a professional network.
I invite you to be a part of our community. Find out how our university is helping learners achieve their goals – and how we can help you prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.
Nuno Fernandes
President
*Based on FY2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2023.
**APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium’s Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium’s Effective Practice Award.