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On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (the System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

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APU online bachelor's degree programs are ideal if you seek the traditional four-year degree commonly recognized as the standard credential of higher education in the U.S. and most industrialized nations. Bachelor degrees require 120 semester hours for completion (BE is 128 semester hours), and you must have your high school diploma or its equivalent before starting a bachelor's degree program at APU.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

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