American Public University System: cost & net price by income
Charles Town, West Virginia
Here's what students actually pay to attend American Public University System after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,660 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $16,569. Published in-state tuition is $8,400. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$9,660/yr
- $30k–$48k$10,885/yr
- $48k–$75k$13,536/yr
- $75k–$110k$13,777/yr
- $110k+$16,569/yr
American Public University System cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $8,400
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,400
- Students receiving aid
- 25%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does American Public University System cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at American Public University System is about $9,660 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at American Public University System?
- At American Public University System, published in-state tuition is $8,400 and out-of-state tuition is $8,400 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is American Public University System worth the cost?
- FindU gives American Public University System a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)