American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System, which operates through American Military University and American Public University – plans to release fourth quarter and full year 2010 results after the close of U.S. financial markets on February 17, 2011.

A live webcast of its fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings conference call will be broadcast at 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 17, 2011. This call will be open to listeners who log in through the Company's investor relations website, www.AmericanPublicEducation.com. A replay of the live webcast will also be available starting approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live conference call. The replay will be archived and available to listeners for one year.

American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is an online provider of higher education focused primarily on serving the military and public service communities. American Public University System (APUS), wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities – American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). APUS serves more than 77,000 adult learners worldwide and offers 79 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, and liberal arts. Nationally recognized for its best practices in online higher education, APUS provides an affordable education through classes taught by experienced faculty who are leaders in their fields and committed to the academic achievement of their students.

American Public University System is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. For more information on American Public Education, Inc., visitwww.americanpubliceducation.com. For more information on APUS, visitwww.apus.edu.

American Public Education, Inc.
Chris Symanoskie, 703-334-3880
Associate Vice President, Corporate Communications