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American Public University System

Charles Town, WVPrivate for-profit HLCAmerican Public University (APU) / American Military University (AMU)

American Public University System, based in Charles Town, West Virginia, offers online associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs through American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU). On August 4, 2026 the System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing; courses for most programs start monthly and run 8 to 16 weeks.

Verified online degrees

9 programs verified so far (2 bachelor's, 5 master's, 2 doctoral). The university may offer more online degrees than we have verified.

American Public University System

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Bachelor'sBSFirst-year entryBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Subject: Cybersecurity
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $250 per credit · Preferred Military Rate
Next deadline: October 30, 2026 · November 2026
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American Public University System

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $250 per credit · Preferred Military Rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies (MA)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Intelligence Studies
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · Criminal Justice
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Master of Arts in Psychology (MA)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Psychology
Subject: Psychology
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 39 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $250 per credit · Preferred Military Rate
Next deadline: October 30, 2026 · November 2026
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American Public University System

Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

Master'sMEdMaster of Education in Educational Leadership
Subject: Educational Leadership & Administration
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master'sMPHMaster of Public Health
Subject: Public Health (MPH, BS)
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 47 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Doctor of Global Security (DGS)

Professional doctorateDGSDoctor of Global Security
Subject: International Relations · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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American Public University System

Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (DSI)

Professional doctorateDSIDoctor of Strategic Intelligence
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · International Relations
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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Accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

    Institutional accreditation — accredited · since January 1, 2006 · next review 08/31/2031

    Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education

    Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

The university states: “American Public University System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).” Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institutional accreditation covers the institution. It does not by itself mean a program is accredited by a specialized accreditor or that it leads to a professional license; programmatic accreditation is shown on each program page.

Online student services

Services the university publishes for online students. Availability can depend on program and enrollment status.

Career services

Other services

Academic advising

Where online students can enroll from

State authorization (can the university enroll you online from your state?) and professional licensure (does a program meet your state's licensing requirements?) are separate questions.

State authorization

  • The System is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and other appropriate agencies in the states where it has campuses.
    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

International students

  • International applicants are accepted; because study is online, APU does not issue I-20 or DS-2019 forms for F-1 or J-1 visas.
    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and tuition discounts

University-wide awards and rates published for online students. Program pages list awards specific to a program.

  • Preferred Military Rate Tuition discount

    $250 per credit hour (undergraduate and master's-level courses)

    Eligibility: U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families

    How to apply: Applied automatically

    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

  • Veteran Grant Tuition discount

    10% (undergraduate) / 15% (master's-level) off standard tuition

    Eligibility: Veterans and family members

    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

  • Opportunity Grant Tuition discount

    10% off undergraduate or master's-level tuition

    Eligibility: Prospective and current APU students

    How to apply: Applied automatically

    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

  • Everyday Heroes Grant Tuition discount

    20% grant

    Eligibility: First responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS) and their family members

    Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. These offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope.
  • Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security (dual degree)Dual degree; not evaluated in this pass.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution

Official name
American Public University System
Control
Private for-profit
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Main location
111 W Congress St, Charles Town, WV 25414
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Students enrolled exclusively in distance education
50,187 of 50,187 students (Fall 2023)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Sources

Last verified October 10, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. IPEDS Fall 2023 enrollment by distance-education status (EF2023A_DIST) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  3. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  4. apu.apus.edu/aboutus/consumer-information/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  5. apu.apus.edu/admissions/international-student-requirements/ — Official admissions page, verified October 10, 2026
  6. apu.apus.edu/online-bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-science-in-cybersecurity/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  7. apu.apus.edu/online-bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  8. apu.apus.edu/online-doctoral-programs/doctoral-of-strategic-intelligence/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  9. apu.apus.edu/online-masters-programs/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  10. apu.apus.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-arts-in-psychology/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  11. apu.apus.edu/tuition-and-financing/tuition-and-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 10, 2026
  12. apus.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026

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