Exhibit 99.3

FACT SHEET: June 2012 TICKER: APEI EXCHANGE: NASDAQ IPO DATE/PRICE: Nov 11, 2007 @ $20 American Public Education, Inc. 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, operates through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). APUS’ mission is to provide quality higher education with emphasis on educating the nation’s military and public service communities by offering respected, relevant, accessible and affordable, student-focused online programs, which prepare them for service and leadership in a diverse, global society. 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. APUS REGISTRATIONS For the three months ended June 30, 2012 2011 % Change Net Course Registrations from New Students 19,600 18,900 4% Net Course Registrations 92,900 78,400 18% APUS REGISTRATIONS BY PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE For the six months ended June 30, 2012 % of Total Federal Student Aid (Title IV) 34% Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) 39% Veteran’s Benefits (VA) 13% Cash & Other Sources 14% 50%+ OF APUS UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI RETURN FOR SECOND DEGREE 40%+ OF APUS STUDENTS REFERRED BY OTHERS FINANCIAL METRICS (in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended 6/30/2012 Y/Y Growth Revenues $74.6 23% Net Income $ 9.2 2% Diluted EPS (per diluted share) $0.51 Balance Sheet, as of 6/30/2012 12/31/2011 Cash & Equiv. $ 116.7 $ 119.0 Total Assets $211.0 $198.9 Total Corp. Debt $ 0 $ 0 Full Year Ended 12/31/2011 Y/Y Growth Revenues $260.4 31% Net Income $ 40.8 36% Diluted EPS (per diluted share) $ 2.23 UNIVERSITY PROFILE As of December 31, 2011 Enrollment by degree level Associates Bachelors Masters 20% 21% 59% Enrollment by status Military Civilian 58% 42% Enrollment by school 21%–Arts & Humanities 20%–Security & Global Studies 19%–Public Service & Health 14%–Management 12%–Business 10%–Science & Technology 4%–Education 4% 10% 21% 12% 20% 14% 19% AFFORDABLE TUITION Undergraduate Tuition: $250/credit hour Graduate Tuition: $325/credit hour Avg. Age: 32 years Avg. Undergraduate Class Size: 16 students Gender Ratio: 67 male/33 female Avg. Courses Per Year: 3 Military/4 Civilian Faculty: 450 Full-Time/1,400 Adjunct Staff: 800 Full-Time/20 Part-Time AMU & APU GRADUATES 24,000+ Alumni 6,300 4,800 3,400 2,100 1,700 1,100 900 600 300 100 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 *Represents returning undergraduate students from 2009 conferrals. NOTE: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Additional information, including important details about risk factors, can be found in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov. Contact Chris Symanoskie 703-334-3880 or csymanoskie@apus.edu.