American Military University

Higher EducationWest Virginia, United States1001-5000 Employees

American Military University is a higher education institution focused on serving military, defense, national security, public safety, and related communities. It operates as an online university while maintaining a physical presence at military installations across the United States to support students both remotely and on site, and it is based in Charles Town, West Virginia. Founded in 1991 by a retired military officer, AMU is part of the American Public University System and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including bachelor’s programs that have repeatedly earned recognition from US News & World Report.

AMU serves active-duty personnel, servicemembers in transition, and mission-driven civilians, offering flexible pathways and guidance within a military-oriented education ecosystem; it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Within the higher education landscape, it is positioned as a long-standing provider of education to the US Armed Forces. A recent development includes APUS announcing a partnership with Wreaths Across America to honor fallen heroes.

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