American Public Education Overview

EducationCompany

Was American Public Education formerly PE-backed?

Yes. American Public Education was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Where is American Public Education headquartered?

American Public Education is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.

What is American Public Education’s revenue?

American Public Education disclosed revenue of 625M USD for 2024 and 601M USD for 2023.

How many employees does American Public Education have?

American Public Education has 2,493 employees.

What sector is American Public Education in?

American Public Education is an education company.

When was American Public Education founded?

American Public Education was founded in 1991.

American Public Education

American Public Education, Inc.

111 West Congress Street,
Charles Town, West Virginia 25414
United States,
(304) 724-3700
www.apei.com

American Public Education is an education services provider that offers respected, innovative, and affordable educational programs and services. American Public Education was founded in 1991 and is based in Charlestown, West Virginia.

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year		≤ '20	'21	'22	'23	'24	'25	T
Buy (0.4/yr)	#	1	2	-	-	-	-	3
Buy (0.4/yr)	vol	$46M						$46M
Sell (0.0/yr)	#	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
								3

Company Summary

SECTOR

Education

Revenue

625 4%	2024
601 1%	2023
606 45%	2022
419 31%	2021
322 13%	2020
286 5%	2019
298 1%	2018
299 5%	2017
313 5%	2016
328 7%	2015
350 7%	2014
329 6%	2013
313	2012
(millions of USD)	Show More Show Less

Employees

2,493

Established

1991

Public

NASDAQ: APEI

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