2016
ANNUAL REPORT
Higher education that makes a difference
APUS ranked as a top online University by
U.S. News & World Report for five years running (2013–2017).
APUS Recognized as
Top-Five Value Choice in 2016 Washington Monthly College Rankings
38 AMU and APU graduate students and alumni honored as Presidential Management Fellowship finalists since 2012.
APUS received an
unprecedented fifth
Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Effective Practice Award
Our students are EMTs and firefighters. Nurses and military personnel. Tech specialists and team leaders. As graduates, they’re out there making a difference in the world. By providing them with a quality, affordable education and by supporting their success, we’re helping them improve their own lives and the lives of others.
This is APEI. We change lives through higher education.
Letter to Shareholders
DR. WALLACE E. BOSTON, PRESIDENT & CEO
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) serves a unique purpose. Students come to our institutions of higher learning to advance in their careers and pursue new opportunities. Many of them work in service to others in the military, public service and nursing professions, and many are working adults who are supporting their families and communities as they pursue their education. By providing them with a quality, affordable education and by supporting their success, we’re helping them change their own lives and the lives of others.
Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders
DR. KARAN POWELL, PRESIDENT, APUS
"Our vision is to continue to pursue our mission of educating and preparing tomorrow’s leaders. Toward that end, we are creating a learning environment that engages and supports our students — and helps them succeed. I think that’s our greatest responsibility.”
WATCH KARAN'S STORY
Quality and affordability have always been fundamental hallmarks of an APUS education. We offer a compelling learning experience—small class sizes, flexibility, an engaging curriculum and a high level of faculty support.
The Path to Success
AL HOPPER
M.B.A., AMU (2015)
“My education at AMU helped me to better understand the strategic planning and decision making that goes into leading a business.”
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A Degree of Difference
EARL DAY
B.S. (with honors), Fire Science Management, AMU (2012)
“I knew when I left the Marine Corps I was going to be a firefighter. My education has opened so many doors for me."
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Ready When You Are
SHANNON O’BRIEN
B.S., Nursing, APU (2017)
“My bachelor’s degree in nursing from APU will make me more marketable. It is certainly well respected in the community.”
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