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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges for Veterans

797 Ranked Colleges
177,778 Degrees Awarded
$33,400 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 177,778 biological and biomedical sciences students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,469 and had an average of $23,170 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences” ranking analyzed 797 colleges that offered a degree in biological and biomedical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biological and biomedical sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The biological & biomedical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences”.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences”.

Top 25 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges for Veterans

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Out of the 797 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 1,249 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

U-M also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M, 570 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,058. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 881 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill supports 30,092 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 1,417 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Texas A&M College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,925. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas A&M College Station does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 1,201 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 443 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, USC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Southern California Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 445 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,765. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 1,613 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Florida supports 53,372 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UF Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,485 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #9, Massachusetts Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 106 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, MIT has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, MIT supports 11,254 students, and 129 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 38 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,024. During this same period, 32 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking, coming in at #10. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 1,381 students in 2020-2021.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe, 7,566 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. During this same period, 672 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona State University - Tempe does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. Georgetown is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 586 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgetown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 10 of the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown University were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Georgetown]](/colleges/georgetown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 291 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 27,562 students enrolled at University of Arkansas, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #13, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 618 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, VCU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, VCU supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking, coming in at #14. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 326 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UA Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 300 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school handed out 356 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, KU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, KU supports 26,744 students, and 70 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 40 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Kansas Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 406 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. JMU is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 264 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, JMU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University, 842 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at JMU]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

With a ranking of #19, Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. Brown University is a fairly large school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 300 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Brown also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Brown University supports 9,948 students, and 98 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 19 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,111. To help with additional expenses, 40 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 171 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

UMGC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 58,526 students enrolled at UMGC were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $913. During this same period, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 1,136 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. University of Oklahoma is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 360 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Oklahoma also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus supports 27,772 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 10 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,720. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #23, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 385 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, ECU supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ECU]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

With a ranking of #24, Washington State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences list. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 563 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Wazzu also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University, 83 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Washington State University]](/colleges/washington-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 556 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GMU]](/colleges/george-mason-university/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 51 in Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Not only did these schools make the top 51 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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New York University
New York, New York

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Biomedical Sciences

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
52Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT
53University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
54University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA
55University of RochesterRochester, NY
56University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
57San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
58Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
59University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
60University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
60University of Maryland - College ParkCollege Park, MD
62University of HoustonHouston, TX
62Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA
64Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
65University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
66Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
RankCollegeLocation
67Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO
68Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
69University of Wisconsin - La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
70University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
71Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
72Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
73The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
74University of DaytonDayton, OH
75University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
76Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
77University of DenverDenver, CO
78Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
79University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
80University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
81University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL
82University at AlbanyAlbany, NY
83University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE
84Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA
85Boston UniversityBoston, MA
86Rutgers University - NewarkNewark, NJ
87Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
88University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
89Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA
90Oklahoma State University - Main CampusStillwater, OK
91Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
RankCollegeLocation
92Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS
92New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ
94University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
95Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
96University of North TexasDenton, TX
97Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
98North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
99University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
100Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
101University of MississippiUniversity, MS
102University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
103The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
104University of New Mexico - Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM
105Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
106Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL
107Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
108Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
109University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
110University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
111Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
112Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
113Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PA
114South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
115Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN
116University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
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117University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
118University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE
119Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
120Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO

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