by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study exercise physiology and kinesiology, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 79 colleges that serve veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students better than East Carolina University this year. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for East Carolina University
Veteran students seeking a strong exercise physiology and kinesiology program will find one at The University of Texas at Arlington, which ranked #2. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about exercise physiology and kinesiology at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at University of Florida
Texas Tech University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Texas Tech University
Boise State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for Boise State University
Eastern Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Eastern Michigan University
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. It scores 84.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Washington State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing exercise physiology and kinesiology. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Washington State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte placed #10 among the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Florida State University came in at #11 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. Florida State University scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for Florida State University
University of South Carolina-Columbia landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing exercise physiology and kinesiology. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Colorado Colorado Springs came in at #13 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. University of Colorado Colorado Springs scores 81.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Toledo ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about exercise physiology and kinesiology at University of Toledo
University at Buffalo came in at #15 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for University at Buffalo
Purdue University-Main Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing exercise physiology and kinesiology. It scores 80.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Carroll University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 72.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Carroll University
The University of Montana came in at #18 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. It scores 79.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at The University of Montana
Sacred Heart University came in at #19 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. Sacred Heart University scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 56.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about exercise physiology and kinesiology at Sacred Heart University
George Washington University came in at #20 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at George Washington University
Fitchburg State University came in at #21 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. Fitchburg State University scores 79.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at Fitchburg State University
University of California-Irvine came in at #22 for veteran exercise physiology and kinesiology students this year. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at University of California-Irvine
Central Michigan University placed #23 among the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about exercise physiology and kinesiology at Central Michigan University
Northern Kentucky University placed #24 among the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about exercise physiology and kinesiology at Northern Kentucky University
Gonzaga University placed #25 among the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 50.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full exercise physiology and kinesiology report for Gonzaga University
These exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying exercise physiology and kinesiology: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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