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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC

Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 10, 2026
$49.35+0.16 (+0.33%)

Close on Oct 19, 2026

Market cap
$928.27M
P/E (TTM)
20.3
Dividend yield
–

About American Public Education

Services-Educational Services, SIC 8200

American Public Education, Inc. provides postsecondary education through both digital and campus-based learning institutions. Its educational offerings include diploma, certificate, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs across disciplines such as nursing, health sciences, business, technology, and public service. The company operates through three reportable segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. Its primary students are working adults, active-duty service members, military veterans, first responders, and individuals preparing for healthcare and nursing professions.

The institution serves approximately 108,600 enrolled students across its subsidiaries, with around 88,700 learners attending online courses and over 10,200 studying nursing. Its physical footprint spans 26 campuses across eight United States jurisdictions, which includes 18 locations in five states under Rasmussen University and eight locations in three states under Hondros College of Nursing. Instruction takes place nationwide via remote platforms as well as through localized on-ground facilities. The provided documentation does not state the location of the corporate headquarters.

Summary of the business section of American Public Education's latest annual report, written by StockData.

Company profile

Company

Legal name
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Charles Town, WV
Address
111 W Congress Street 25414
Phone
(304) 724-3700
Employees
74, Dec 31, 2025
Industry
Services-Educational Services
Incorporated in
Delaware
Fiscal year ends
December 31
Auditor
Deloitte & Touche LLP, McLean, Virginia

Stock & identifiers

Ticker
APEI
Exchange
Nasdaq
IPO date
Nov 9, 2007
Shares outstanding
18M, Aug 6, 2026
Public float
$484.00M, Jun 30, 2025
Filer category
Accelerated filer
SEC CIK
1201792
CUSIP
02913V103
ISIN
US02913V1035
LEI
254900GZNX6TJQGM4S17
EIN
01-0724376

Executives and directors

Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years

NamePositionShares owned
Angela K. SeldenPresident and CEO, Director639,709
Nuno S. FernandesPresident, APUS87,375
James KenigsbergChief Inno & Tech Officer44,729
Thomas BeckettSVP, General Counsel52,172
Karmela GaffneySVP, Chief Marketing Officer40,527
Tanya Joy AxensonSVP, Chief HR Officer50,483
Mark L. ArnoldPresident, Rasmussen21,743
Edward H. CodispotiEVP & Chief Financial Officer8,477
Richard W. Sunderland JrEVP, Chief Financial Officer159,559
Craig S. MacGibbonEVP, Chief Information Officer67,379
Harry T. WilkinsCEO Hondros College of Nursing49,984
Daniel S. PiankoDirector35,546
Michael David BranerDirector1,209,112
Richard J. StatutoDirector6,775
Granetta B. BlevinsDirector60,080
Anna M. FabregaDirector33,431
Eric C. AndersenDirector66,920

CEO pay and shareholder return

Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement

Fiscal yearCEO total payCEO pay actually paidOther executives (avg)Value of $100 investedPeer group
FY2025
Ms. Selden
$5.06M$11.05M$1.14M$124$201
FY2024
Ms. Selden
$2.91M$6.90M$1.06M$71$190
FY2023
Ms. Selden
$4.18M$2.98M$1.06M$32$142
FY2022
Ms. Selden
$3.36M$826.91K$864.04K$40$105
FY2021
Ms. Selden
$2.99M$1.96M$953.98K$73$85
FY2020
Ms.Selden
$3.00M$4.38M$1.57M$111$84

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Employees

Headcount reported in annual reports

“In the third quarter of 2023, we completed a reduction in force that resulted in the termination of 74 employees, primarily non-faculty, and the elimination of 57 open positions across a variety of roles and departments at APEI, RU, HCN and GSUSA.”

Corporate history

Events identified from SEC filings