American Public Education Overview
- Year Founded
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1991
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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6,117
- Stock Symbol
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APEI
- Investments
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7
- Share Price
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$28.10
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
American Public Education General Information
Description
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
Contact Information
Website
www.apei.comCorporate Office
- 111 West Congress Street
- Charles Town, WV 25414
- United States
Corporate Office
- 111 West Congress Street
- Charles Town, WV 25414
- United States
American Public Education Stock Performance
As of 21-May-2025, American Public Education’s stock price is $28.10. Its current market cap is $507M with 18M shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.10 | $28.78 | $11.80 - $30.09 | $507M | 18M | 153K | $1.04 |
American Public Education Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, American Public Education has a trailing 12-month revenue of $635M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 510,052 | 489,618 | 289,256 | 346,117 |
| Revenue | 634,678 | 624,559 | 600,545 | 606,328 |
| EBITDA | 58,297 | 52,369 | (20,490) | (101,393) |
| Net Income | 24,490 | 16,113 | (47,286) | (114,993) |
| Total Assets | 578,661 | 570,103 | 557,386 | 615,056 |
| Total Debt | 198,707 | 200,622 | 204,730 | 208,967 |
American Public Education Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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American Public Education Comparisons
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American Public Education Competitors (14)
One of American Public Education’s 14 competitors is Perdoceo Education, a Corporation company based in Schaumburg, IL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdoceo Education | Corporation | Schaumburg, IL | ||||
| Strategic Education | Formerly PE-Backed | Herndon, VA | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute | Formerly PE-Backed | Avondale, AZ | ||||
| Walden University | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Columbia, MD | ||||
| National American University | Corporation | Rapid City, SD |
American Public Education Patents
American Public Education Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-3046184-B1 | Water collection and evacuation water with solidarity plate of a float | Active | 29-Dec-2015 | ||
| FR-3046184-A1 | Water collection and evacuation water with solidarity plate of a float | Active | 29-Dec-2015 |
American Public Education Signals
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American Public Education Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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American Public Education Investments & Acquisitions (7)
American Public Education’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Graduate School USA for . The deal was made on 01-Jan-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School USA | 01-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Education and Training Services (B2B) | ||
| Rasmussen College | 01-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | ||
| Mentorpro (Educational Software) | 01-Sep-2018 | Grant | Educational Software | ||
| Second Avenue Learning | 02-Apr-2014 | Later Stage VC | Educational Software | ||
| Hondros College of Nursing | 28-Aug-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) |
American Public Education ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated October, 26, 2023
13.69 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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American Public Education Exits (3)
American Public Education’s most recent exit was on 02-Apr-2014 from Second Avenue Learning. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Avenue Learning | 02-Apr-2014 | Completed |
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| Persistence Plus | 08-May-2013 | Completed |
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| Camden Learning | 01-Jan-2007 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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American Public Education Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hondros College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | 1983 | |
| Graduate School USA | Washington, DC | 1921 | |
| Rasmussen College | Bloomington, MN | 1900 | |
| American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
American Public Education FAQs
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When was American Public Education founded?
American Public Education was founded in 1991.
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Where is American Public Education headquartered?
American Public Education is headquartered in Charles Town, WV.
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What is the size of American Public Education?
American Public Education has 6,117 total employees.
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What industry is American Public Education in?
American Public Education’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is American Public Education a private or public company?
American Public Education is a Public company.
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What is American Public Education’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for American Public Education is APEI.
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What is the current stock price of American Public Education?
As of 21-May-2025 the stock price of American Public Education is $28.10.
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What is the current market cap of American Public Education?
The current market capitalization of American Public Education is $507M.
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What is American Public Education’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for American Public Education is $635M.
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Who are American Public Education’s competitors?
Perdoceo Education, Strategic Education, Universal Technical Institute, Walden University, and National American University are some of the 14 competitors of American Public Education.
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What is American Public Education’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
American Public Education’s EPS for 12 months was $1.04.
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