AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC
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
- Website
- www.apei.com
- 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
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Angela K. Selden | President and CEO, Director | 639,709 |
| Nuno S. Fernandes | President, APUS | 87,375 |
| James Kenigsberg | Chief Inno & Tech Officer | 44,729 |
| Thomas Beckett | SVP, General Counsel | 52,172 |
| Karmela Gaffney | SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | 40,527 |
| Tanya Joy Axenson | SVP, Chief HR Officer | 50,483 |
| Mark L. Arnold | President, Rasmussen | 21,743 |
| Edward H. Codispoti | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | 8,477 |
| Richard W. Sunderland Jr | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | 159,559 |
| Craig S. MacGibbon | EVP, Chief Information Officer | 67,379 |
| Harry T. Wilkins | CEO Hondros College of Nursing | 49,984 |
| Daniel S. Pianko | Director | 35,546 |
| Michael David Braner | Director | 1,209,112 |
| Richard J. Statuto | Director | 6,775 |
| Granetta B. Blevins | Director | 60,080 |
| Anna M. Fabrega | Director | 33,431 |
| Eric C. Andersen | Director | 66,920 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer 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
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Late filing | Notification of late filing |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Nov 9, 2007 | IPO | Initial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus) |
| Nov 7, 2007 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |