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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

271 Ranked Colleges
24,850 Degrees Awarded
$35,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 56,042 general business/commerce students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 24,850 general business/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 271 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general business/commerce. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general business/commerce programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general business/commerce program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 676 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 $3,384. To help with additional expenses, 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Mizzou Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 271 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 324 degrees to qualified bachelors’s general business students in 2020-2021.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

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 86%.

Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 271 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #3 spot on the list. NYU is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 402 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. During this same period, 1 students qualified for 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 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,053 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 43,064 students enrolled at Indiana University - Bloomington 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for 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 91%, 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 Indiana University - Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 271 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 264 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Virginia Commonwealth University 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Commonwealth University]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

Columbia College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 369 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Columbia College Missouri is in the top on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 8,347 students enrolled at Columbia College, 6 are 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 $750. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Columbia College Veteran Student Life Report

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 272 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

Gonzaga not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 7,295 students enrolled at Gonzaga, 270 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 231 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,276. To help with additional expenses, 73 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 92%. 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 141 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. KU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

Full KU Veteran Student Life Report

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. The Citadel is located in Charleston, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 166 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, The Citadel also did well on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 607 of the 3,740 students enrolled at The Citadel were GI Bill® students, of which 382 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,997. To help with additional expenses, 12 students received funds through 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 87%, 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 The Citadel]](/colleges/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #10. University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying general business list, Notre Dame has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Notre Dame supports 12,809 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 20 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. On top of their other funding sources, 7 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 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 97%. 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 University of Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

Northeastern University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 880 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Northeastern also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 9 of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern University 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 $25,441. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, 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%.

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

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified bachelors’s general business students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Florida State is in the top on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University offers 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #13, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 30 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying general business list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 26,552 students enrolled at UPenn, 324 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. On top of their other funding sources, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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%.

Full UPenn Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 294 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. During this same period, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #15. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 36 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Belmont also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Belmont supports 8,204 students, and 343 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 227 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,102. In addition to receiving other benefits, 146 students qualified for 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%.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Arkansas 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

University of Denver did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s general business students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, DU is in the top on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 571 of the 13,856 students enrolled at DU were GI Bill® students, of which 373 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,359. In addition to receiving other benefits, 155 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. DU offers 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at DU]](/colleges/university-of-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #18. Catholic University of America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 37 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, CUA is in the top on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Catholic University of America supports 5,366 students, and 196 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 123 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,878. During this same period, 53 students received scholarships through 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Catholic University of America]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 bachelors’s general business degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying general business list, GWU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 475 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

IUPUI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 29,390 students enrolled at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,439. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis offers 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%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 200 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Lindenwood University also did well on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Lindenwood University supports 7,382 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 29 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,583. During this same period, 1 students qualified for 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%.

Full Lindenwood University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified bachelors’s general business students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, U of U is also in the top of our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 33,081 students enrolled at University of Utah 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. 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 89%. 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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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Pace University - New York came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 49 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 12,835 students enrolled at Pace University - New York, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,912. During this same period, 5 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%.

Full Pace University - New York Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Central Florida ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 645 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF, 2,263 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York

SUNY Empire State College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #25. SUNY Empire is a medium-sized public school situated in Saratoga Springs, New York. It awarded 544 bachelors’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, SUNY Empire also did well on our “Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 10,724 students enrolled at SUNY Empire, 279 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 177 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,680. 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 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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Rest of the Best 41 in Most Veteran Friendly for General Business for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 41 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska
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University of Redlands
Redlands, California
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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland
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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
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Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

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