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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Journalism is the 69th most popular major in the country with 11,380 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,642 general journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,411 general journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 38 colleges that offered a degree in general journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general journalism programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general journalism program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Out of the 38 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the #1 spot on the list. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 21 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, Syracuse has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students received funds 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full Syracuse Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s. GWU is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 40 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU, 1 are 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 $3,185. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 112 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 40,709 students enrolled at UMCP, 16 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Maryland - College Park]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 115 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Rutgers University - New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fordham University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s. Fordham U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Fordham U also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham University, 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 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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Fordham University]](/colleges/fordham-university/student-life/veterans/)

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St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, New York

St. Bonaventure University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. St. Bonaventure University is located in Saint Bonaventure, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, St. Bonaventure has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 2,540 students enrolled at St. Bonaventure University, 63 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,811. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 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 86%. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at St. Bonaventure University]](/colleges/saint-bonaventure-university/student-life/veterans/)

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #7, American University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. The American University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 65 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University also made our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4.According to our most recent data, The American University supports 14,001 students, and 613 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 388 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,027. On top of their other funding sources, 206 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s journalism students in 2020-2021.

UAlbany also made our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #17.Among the 17,688 students enrolled at UAlbany, 260 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 136 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,220. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAlbany 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%.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s journalism students in 2020-2021.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8.Among the 26,782 students enrolled at SUNY Stony Brook, 208 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,244. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds 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 90%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Stony Brook University]](/colleges/stony-brook-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Morgan State is a medium-sized school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 24 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Morgan State also made our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18.Of the 7,634 students enrolled at Morgan State University, 227 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 66 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,620. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Morgan State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Hofstra University is a fairly large school located in Hempstead, New York that handed out 48 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Hofstra also made our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6.Of the 10,444 students enrolled at Hofstra, 154 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 95 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,674. On top of their other funding sources, 40 students received funds 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%.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #12, Duquesne University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s journalism degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duquesne, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne, 219 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,403. In addition to receiving other benefits, 43 students received scholarships 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. SUNY Oswego is located in Oswego, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 bachelors’s journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, SUNY Oswego has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 7,636 students enrolled at SUNY Oswego, 139 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,918. 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%.

Full SUNY Oswego Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 29 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 13,231 students enrolled at Rutgers University - Newark were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $29,673. 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 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 87%.

Full Rutgers Newark Veteran Student Life Report

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

With a ranking of #15, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Montclair State University is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Montclair State supports 21,005 students, and 337 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 186 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,727. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Montclair State 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 Montclair State University]](/colleges/montclair-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Rider University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Rider University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It awarded 8 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 64 of the 4,636 students enrolled at Rider were GI Bill® students, of which 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,686. On top of their other funding sources, 16 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rider does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #17, Temple University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 98 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, Temple has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 830 of the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple were GI Bill® students, of which 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,479. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Ship is a public institution located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 48 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, Ship has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 6,130 students enrolled at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 266 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 117 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,948. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania does offer credit for military training for eligible 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ship]](/colleges/shippensburg-university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

With a ranking of #19, Rowan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Rowan is located in Glassboro, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 bachelors’s journalism degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Rowan supports 19,678 students, and 423 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 221 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,069. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rowan 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rowan University]](/colleges/rowan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, IUP has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 10,037 students enrolled at IUP, 298 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 109 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,600. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at IUP]](/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

SUNY Fredonia landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Fredonia, New York, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 4,055 students enrolled at SUNY Fredonia, 72 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,394. On top of their other funding sources, 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%.

Full SUNY Fredonia Veteran Student Life Report

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Baruch College
New York, New York

Baruch College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 39 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Baruch also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 19,740 students enrolled at Baruch College, 169 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 107 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,987. 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 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Baruch Veteran Student Life Report

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s journalism students in 2020-2021.

TCNJ also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 7,783 students enrolled at The College of New Jersey, 75 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,905. On top of their other funding sources, 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 94%. 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 The College of New Jersey Veteran Student Life Report

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying journalism list, Seton Hall has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Seton Hall University supports 9,814 students, and 27 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,158. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 Seton Hall University]](/colleges/seton-hall-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Brooklyn College is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 8 bachelors’s journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Brooklyn College also took the #25 spot in our “Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Brooklyn College supports 17,735 students, and 195 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,457. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Brooklyn College]](/colleges/cuny-brooklyn-college/student-life/veterans/)

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