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The American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit online learning institution of higher education that is composed of the American Military University and the American Public University.

APUS maintains corporate and academic offices in Charles Town, West Virginia, administrative offices in Manassas, Virginia, and offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees through its two constituent universities.

Facts about the American Public University System

• The American Military University was founded in 1991 by James Etter, a former Marine Corps officer and instructor
• In 2002, the distance learning concept was extended to a wider range of people, including civilians, with the founding of the American Public University. At the same time, APUS was founded to coordinate the efforts of the two institutions.
• American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council
• The universities of APUS offer more than 70 different degree programs across five academic schools