APSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,360

Cost of attendance at American Public University System in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,360

Cost of attendance at American Public University System in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$17,869

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at American Public University System was $11,916. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at APSU

APSU net price calculator

$11,916

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of APSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,916	$413 (4%)	$10,661	$10,366	$11,356	$15,387	$16,874
2021	$11,503	$508 (5%)	$9,660	$10,885	$13,536	$13,777	$16,569
2020	$10,995	$629 (6%)	$10,013	$10,917	$8,461		$16,279
2019	$10,366	$292 (3%)	$9,527	$9,061	$10,209		$16,157
2018	$10,658	$812 (7%)	$9,978	$10,947	$9,482	$14,367	$15,047
2017	$11,470	$1,205 (12%)	$11,078	$10,746	$13,536	$13,616
2016	$10,265	$693 (7%)	$10,222	$10,375	$9,480	$14,552
2015	$9,572	$733 (8%)	$9,568	$9,979	$11,423	$13,812	$14,377
2014	$8,839	--	$8,981	$9,301	$10,465	$14,185

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of American Public University System's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,496	$136	$7,360	$10,136	-
2021	$17,360	$168	$7,360	$10,000	-
2020	$17,192	$704 (4%)	$7,360	$9,832	-
2019	$16,488	$208 (1%)	$6,880	$9,608	-
2018	$16,280	$168 (1%)	$6,880	$9,400	-
2017	$16,112	$40	$6,880	$9,232	-
2016	$16,072	$1,296 (9%)	$6,880	$9,192	-
2015	$14,776	No change	$6,400	$8,376	-
2014	$14,776	$376 (3%)	$6,400	$8,376	-
2013	$14,400	--	$6,400	$8,000	-

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, APSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,424

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,424
How much is APSU application fees?: APSU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: APSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

American Public University System cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$285	$370
For out-of-state students	$285	$370

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by American Public University System during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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