AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Sector: Services-Educational Services
Industry: Education & Training Services
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Press Release
American Military University and American Public University to Host 2026 AI and the Future of Education Conference
American Public University System, a subsidiary of APEI, will host the third annual AI and the Future of Education Conference, a free virtual event on Nov. 12-13.
The conference will feature keynotes from education technology leaders Dr. Monica Burns and Amanda Bickerstaff, covering AI-driven student retention, accessibility, ethics, and legal considerations in higher education.
This is a brand/visibility event with no disclosed financial impact; the System serves roughly 109,000 students and is wholly owned by American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI).
• 5d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
American Public Education (APEI) scheduled its Q3 2026 earnings call for Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with results to be released beforehand.
The company serves approximately 109,000 students through American Military University, American Public University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
This is a calendar notice only; no financial results or guidance were included.
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American Public Education, Inc. Announces Appointment of Shira Goodman to Board of Directors
American Public Education appointed Shira Goodman, former Staples CEO, to its board of directors, filling the vacancy left by James Kenigsberg.
Kenigsberg, who stepped off the board last year to serve as interim chief innovation and technology officer, has now assumed that role permanently and will continue leading the company's AI-driven technology transformation.
The moves are governance continuity rather than strategic change; CEO Angela Selden framed Goodman's growth and transformation experience as complementary to APEI's education mission.
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American Public University System Hosts System-wide Virtual Career Fair "Pathways to Possibilities"
American Public University System, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education (APEI), will host its nationwide virtual career fair 'Pathways to Possibilities' on Oct. 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
For the first time all four academic units — AMU, APU, Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing — will participate, connecting students and alumni with employers in healthcare, technology, business and government.
Last year's event drew nearly 900 registrants with 308 job applications submitted during the event; the announcement is promotional with no financial impact disclosed.
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American Military University & American Public University Launch New AI Certificate, Two New Finance Programs and Six New Microcredentials for First Responders
American Public University System, a subsidiary of American Public Education (APEI), is launching an AI certificate, two finance degrees, and six NanoCert microcredentials for first responders at AMU and APU.
Registration is now open for all offerings, which are designed to stack into existing emergency management and fire science bachelor's programs.
The announcement is a routine academic catalog expansion with no disclosed enrollment or financial impact, though it aligns the curriculum with AI and first-responder demand trends.
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American Military University and American Public University Recognize Third Quarter 2026 President's List Honorees
American Military University and American Public University, subsidiaries of American Public Education (APEI), recognized third-quarter 2026 President's List honorees, the institutions' highest academic distinction.
The release is a student-recognition announcement with quotes from President Nuno Fernandes and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Joy Johnson; it contains no financial or strategic disclosure.
It notes AMU/APU serve nearly 90,000 active students and the System has roughly 109,000 students and over 250,000 alumni — context, not news.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Ocala Campus
Rasmussen University, part of American Public University System (APEI), is launching a weekend Practical Nursing Diploma program at its Ocala, Florida campus, with enrollment open and first classes beginning January 2027.
The Friday–Sunday format blends online and on-campus coursework with clinical training, targeting working adults and career changers; students can finish in as few as 15 months for roughly $27,000 in tuition and fees.
The launch leverages strong demand for the weekend format at other Florida campuses and aligns with projected Florida LPN workforce shortages, though the single-campus expansion is an incremental enrollment driver for APEI.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public University Provides Marco's Pizza with Access to Education Benefits for Franchisees, Their Employees and Families
American Public University has partnered with Marco's Pizza to offer a 15% tuition grant and flexible online degree programs to the chain's franchisees, employees, and eligible family members.
With over 1,200 locations in 35 states, more than 18,000 Marco's-affiliated individuals are eligible for the education benefits, creating a new enrollment funnel for APU/AMU.
The partnership is a minor positive for APEI — a brand-boosting B2B alliance with no quantified financial terms disclosed.
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Rasmussen University to Celebrate Approximately 6,200 Graduates at its Minnesota Commencement Ceremony
Rasmussen University, part of American Public University System and ultimately a wholly owned unit of American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI), will celebrate nearly 6,200 graduates at its 2026 Minnesota commencement ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
The Minnesota event is the third and final Rasmussen commencement of 2026, following ceremonies in Illinois in April and Florida in June, spanning eight areas of study — including nursing, health sciences, business, and education — across 20 campuses and online.
In-person graduates represent 32 states and Washington, D.C., and nearly 20% are earning a second or additional degree, which the company presents as evidence of its national reach in career-focused education.
The release is ceremonial brand content with no financial results, guidance, or strategic disclosures, and carries no direct bearing on APEI fundamentals.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Military University & American Public University to Host Seventh Annual Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA) Virtual Conference on September 17-18
American Public Education's (APEI) subsidiary universities, American Military University and American Public University, will host the seventh annual Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA) virtual conference on September 17-18, 2026.
The free, public two-day event commemorates 65 years since humans first entered space and the 50th anniversary of the Viking Mars landers, with keynotes and panels on space policy, space economics, commercial and military space, astronomy, and exobiology, plus a livestreamed Star Party from the university's Charles Town, WV observatory.
This is a routine academic branding event for the university system, which reports serving approximately 109,000 students and over 250,000 alumni; the release contains no financial or business-impact disclosures for APEI.
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Rasmussen University Streamlines its CCNE-Accredited RN to BSN Program to Offer Course Credit for Active RNs and Reduce Overall Credit Load
Rasmussen University, part of American Public University System and ultimately owned by American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI), refreshed its CCNE-accredited online RN to BSN program, adding a waiver of up to 28 general education credits for eligible active RNs and a reduced overall credit load. Enrollment is now underway with classes beginning in October.
The program can be completed in as few as 12 months for eligible students, accepts up to 134 transfer credits (nearly 75% of requirements), and swaps a fixed practicum hour requirement for a flexible, project-based practicum that can often be done within a student's current work environment.
Tuition is $300 per credit for 50 credits, an estimated $15,500 in total tuition and fees; with the Corporate Alliance Grant and a self-directed STA3215 assessment, the estimated total falls to $11,490.
The refresh is a competitive play for APEI's nursing education segment, targeting working nurses with a faster and cheaper path to a BSN, though credit waivers and tuition discounts trim per-student revenue and will need enrollment volume to offset.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Hondros College of Nursing Announces Expanded Opportunities Through its Higher Learning Commission Accreditation as Part of American Public University System
Hondros College of Nursing, now part of American Public University System, announced it operates under the System's Higher Learning Commission accreditation following their combination.
This accreditation enables expanded educational pathways, allowing students to pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral nursing degrees while strengthening healthcare workforce partnerships.
The System, a wholly owned subsidiary of APEI, serves approximately 109,000 students globally across institutions including Rasmussen University and American Military University.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public Education, Inc. Unveils AI-Powered Student Lifecycle Platform being Built with Salesforce
American Public Education announced it is building an AI-powered Student Lifecycle Platform in partnership with Salesforce to unify the student journey across its four academic units.
The platform will leverage Salesforce's SIS, Data 360, and Agentforce to provide 24/7 AI support and personalized advising, streamlining admissions, financial aid, and career services.
Rollout is scheduled to begin in Q1 2027 at Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing, with full implementation across the system's approximately 109,000 students expected by the first half of 2028.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Critical
American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
American Public Education reported Q2 2026 revenue of $171.7 million, up 5.5% year-over-year, while net income swung to a profit of $9.8 million compared to a prior year loss.
The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now targeting revenue of $690.0 million to $698.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $96.0 million to $104.0 million, citing continued demand across its segments.
Subsequent to the quarter end, APEI completed the combination of American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing into a single accredited institution.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public University System Completes Planned Combination to Create a Unified Institution
American Public University System completed its planned combination to unify four academic units—AMU, APU, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing—into a single accredited institution.
The unified System now serves approximately 109,000 students and 250,000 alumni, offering more than 290 degree programs with approval from the Higher Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education.
A newly formed Board of Trustees has appointed Angela Selden as Chancellor and Dr. Michelle Newman as Chief Academic Officer to lead the integrated entity.
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Making Higher Education More Affordable: American Public University System Ranks in Top 10 Percentile Nationally for Lowest Tuition and Net Price Versus Four-Year Private Colleges
American Public University System ranked in the top 10 percentile nationally for lowest tuition and net price based on IPEDS data for the 2024-25 academic year.
The system's bachelor's degree tuition of $8,400 was less than half the average of four-year private for-profit schools and 75% lower than private not-for-profit institutions.
Current rates are $250 per credit hour for the military rate, $360 for standard undergraduates, and $470 for master's courses.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
American Public Education, Inc. has scheduled its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
The company serves approximately 109,000 students through its Military+ and Health+ segments, which include American Public University System and Rasmussen University.
Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, will be issued via press release prior to the call.
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American Public University and American Military University Honor Student Achievement with Second Quarter 2026 President's List
American Public University System (APUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., released its President's List for the second quarter of 2026 to recognize outstanding academic performance.
President Nuno Fernandes commended the students for their dedication to balancing education with careers, military service, and family responsibilities.
APUS serves a community of over 168,000 alumni and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Rasmussen University to Celebrate 800 Graduates at its Florida Commencement Ceremony
Rasmussen University, a subsidiary of American Public Education (APEI), will hold its largest 2026 commencement ceremony in Tampa, Florida, on June 13.
The event will celebrate more than 800 graduates from 34 states, including 70 master's, 200 bachelor's, 550 associate's, and 230 certificate/diploma recipients.
The release highlights the university's alumni network of over 84,000 and features speakers from the nursing and human services sectors, but contains no new financial or strategic disclosures.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
For Second Straight Year, American Public University System (APUS) Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
American Public University System (APUS), a subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), has earned Great Place to Work certification for the second consecutive year.
The recognition is based entirely on positive employee feedback, with APUS reporting improved survey results across all areas compared to 2025, particularly in employee willingness to come to work.
APUS President Nuno Fernandes highlighted the company's people-first culture and noted the system serves nearly 90,000 global students.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Critical
American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Full-Year Guidance
American Public Education (APEI) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $174.7 million, a 6.2% year-over-year increase, and raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
Net income available to common stockholders increased 137.6% to $17.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew 37.5% to $29.2 million.
The company received Higher Learning Commission approval to consolidate its APUS, Rasmussen, and Hondros College of Nursing programs into a single accredited institution, expected to be completed by the start of Q3 2026.
APEI's Board of Directors authorized a $50 million share repurchase program, and the company refinanced its debt, reducing the borrowing rate by 375 basis points and generating $3.7 million in annual interest expense savings.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Fort Myers Campus
Rasmussen University, a subsidiary of APEI, is expanding its Weekend Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma program to its Fort Myers campus to address regional labor shortages.
The program mirrors the existing flexible scheduling model used at other Florida campuses, combining on-campus and online coursework.
Enrollment is currently open with classes scheduled to begin in July.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call and Announces Upcoming Conference Participation
American Public Education, Inc. scheduled its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
The company will issue its financial results via press release prior to the call, with a live webcast available for investors.
Management also announced upcoming participation in four investor conferences in June 2026, including events hosted by William Blair and Truist Securities.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Rasmussen University Selects D2L Brightspace to Deliver Inclusive AI in Education
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