American Public University System

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#22 Overall Score: 54.5 Best Online Bachelors Programs

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Bachelor's Program Overview

American Public University System, a proprietary institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since 1995-1996. All of the classes are recorded and archived online, so students can access lecture material at their own convenience. When applying for the online programs at American Public University System, it's important to note that the deadline is rolling.

Quick Stats
Academic year founded 1995-1996
Total enrollment 58,554
2012-2013 Tuition $250 per credit
Application deadline Rolling
Admissions URL http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions
Admissions e-mail info@apus.edu

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U.S. News Rankings

Faculty Credentials & Training rank 64
Faculty Credentials & Training score 57.7
Student Services & Technology rank 2
Student Services & Technology score 63.1
Student Engagement rank 50
Student Engagement score 48.6

Applying

Application deadline (U.S. residents) Rolling
Application deadline (international students) rolling; Rolling
Priority application deadline N/A
Admissions website http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions
Director of admissions Terry Grant
Admissions phone (877) 777-9081
Admissions E-mail info@apus.edu
Denies admittance to qualified applicants No

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Academics

Maximum class size 25
Full-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online 424
Part-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online 1,215
Average online teaching experience 2 years
Five most popular majors
Business Administration and Management, General 13%
International/Global Studies 13%
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 11%
Homeland Security 8%
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 5%
Can earn degree entirely online Yes
Can earn degree entirely outside U.S. Yes
One-year retention rates
One-year retention rates
Graduation rates N/A

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Student Body

Total enrollment 58,554
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
New students who are first-time freshmen 3%
Average student age 31

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Technology & Support

Required Internet speed 128k
Instructor response expected within (hours) 48
24-7 live tech support No

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Paying for School

Tuition for U.S. students (per credit) $250
Tuition for international students (per credit) N/A
Financial aid available Only federal aid is available

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