Cover
Cover | Jun. 13, 2024 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 13, 2024 |
Entity File Number | 001-33810 |
Entity Registrant Name | American Public Education, Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001201792 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 01-0724376 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 111 W. Congress Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Charles Town |
Entity Address, State or Province | WV |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 25414 |
City Area Code | 304 |
Local Phone Number | 724-3700 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | APEI |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |