APEI

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is a for-profit education company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia. The company went public in 2007 and operates multiple postsecondary educational institutions focused primarily on online and campus-based degree programs. APEI has built its reputation as a leading provider of higher education to military personnel, veterans, and students pursuing careers in healthcare, particularly nursing. The company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing, positioning itself as a significant player in the for-profit education sector with a focus on serving underserved student populations.