401(k) · DOL Form 5500 · 2022

American Public Education Inc. 401(k) Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$215M
Total assets
2,951
Participants
96th
Percentile by assets
$72,783
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: American Public Education Retirement Plan · Sponsored by American Public Education Inc. · West Virginia · Educational Services

$215M in assets, 2,951 participants

American Public Education Inc.'s American Public Education Retirement Plan reported $215M in total assets and 2,951 participants in its 2022 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 96th percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 96th percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
  • #3,754 in Educational Services (4,024 peers)

Coverage in West Virginia

American Public Education Retirement Plan covers 2,951 participants in West Virginia, 6.3x the typical West Virginia plan (state average ~467 per filing). Assets: $215M.

$215M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
2,951
covered participants
96th
percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
$72,783
avg assets per participant

The plan reported a net loss of $42M for the year, a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Participants vs West Virginia filers

In West Virginia, the average filing covers about 467 participants across 380 plans. American Public Education Retirement Plan reports 2,951 participants - 6.3x that state average ($215M EOY assets).

West Virginia filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$175M
Net Assets (End of Year)$215M
Net Income-$42M
Employer EIN010724376
Plan Effective Date2002-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (American Public Education Inc.)

$200M$250M$300M$350M 202220232024 $215M $303M ▲ +41.1%
Total plan assets by year, all American Public Education Inc. plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 2,951 $215M
2023 1 5,728 $259M
2024 1 5,717 $303M

Nearby 401(k) Plans in West Virginia

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American Public Education Retirement Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in West Virginia, assets vs. participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did American Public Education Retirement Plan assets move in 2022?
American Public Education Retirement Plan grew sharply - up 22.8% during 2022, from $175M to $215M. Reported net income was -$42M.
How have American Public Education Inc. plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), American Public Education Inc.'s sponsor-wide assets grew 41.1%, from $215M to $303M.
Where does American Public Education Retirement Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
American Public Education Retirement Plan ranks in the 96th percentile by end-of-year assets among 139,126 plans that reported assets for plan year 2022 (in the top 5% of all filed plans by assets).
Which 401(k) plans are similar in size to American Public Education Retirement Plan?
Among 401(k) plans in other states, the closest by assets is Global Atlantic Financial Company 401(k) Plan in NY ($215M, 1,228 participants).

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