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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region

28 Ranked Colleges
1,308 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations

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 in the Plains States Region for Public Relations” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Public Relations & Advertising is the 52nd most popular major in the country with 21,099 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, public relations and advertising graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $38,287 and had an average of $23,973 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,308 public relations and advertising graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,683 and $24,198 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in public relations and advertising. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality public relations and advertising programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the public relations and advertising program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations”.

Top 25 Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s public relations degrees to 262 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying public relations list, UNL has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 25,108 students enrolled at UNL, 690 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 344 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,374. To help with additional expenses, 79 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNL offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, 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%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 83 degrees to qualified ’s public relations students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 752 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Webster University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 47 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 were 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 $2,175. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds 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%.

Full Webster University Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 28 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 135 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa State 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 814 of the 31,822 students enrolled at Iowa State were GI Bill® students, of which 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,933. On top of their other funding sources, 9 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 55 degrees to qualified ’s public relations students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drake, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 100 of the 4,774 students enrolled at Drake University were GI Bill® students, of which 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. In addition to receiving other benefits, 11 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drake University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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 Drake University]](/colleges/drake-university/student-life/veterans/)

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

North Dakota State University 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 12,846 students enrolled at North Dakota State University - Main Campus, 4 are 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. North Dakota State University - Main Campus 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%.

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking, coming in at #7. South Dakota State is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, 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, South Dakota State University supports 11,405 students, and 369 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 158 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,731. 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 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 South Dakota State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Northern Iowa landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, this medium-sized public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified ’s public relations students in 2020-2021.

UNI also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 9,507 students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa, 251 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 99 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,033. 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 University of Northern Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

With a ranking of #9, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

Lindenwood University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 31 of the 7,382 students enrolled at Lindenwood University were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,583. To help with additional expenses, 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 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 Lindenwood University]](/colleges/lindenwood-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Ambrose University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

St. Ambrose University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Saint Ambrose University supports 3,003 students, and 88 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 42 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,054. On top of their other funding sources, 17 students qualified for 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%.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bellevue, Nebraska. It awarded 58 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Bellevue University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 13,059 students enrolled at Bellevue University, 1 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 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%.

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

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 72 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Missouri State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,830. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri State 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%.

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Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa

Loras College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Dubuque, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s public relations degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Loras also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Loras supports 1,404 students, and 34 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 15 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,495. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.

Full Loras Veteran Student Life Report

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 69 degrees to qualified ’s public relations students in 2020-2021.

Southeast Missouri State University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 344 of the 10,001 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University were GI Bill® students, of which 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,052. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southeast Missouri State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Southeast Missouri State University]](/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. MSU Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

MSU Moorhead also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,547 students enrolled at MSU Moorhead, 99 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,920. 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 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 Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

UCM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, University of Central Missouri supports 9,959 students, and 9 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 $4,238. 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.

Full UCM Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #17, Wichita State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

WSU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 14,999 students enrolled at Wichita State University, 577 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 385 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,488. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Wichita State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Simpson College
Indianola, Iowa

With a ranking of #18, Simpson College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Indianola, Iowa. It awarded 9 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Simpson College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Simpson College supports 1,267 students, and 35 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 18 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,481. During this same period, 7 students received funds 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%.

Full Simpson College Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #19, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s public relations degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Northwest also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 7,267 students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University, 168 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,773. During this same period, 0 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 Northwest Missouri State University]](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas

Washburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Topeka, Kansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified ’s public relations students in 2020-2021.

Washburn University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 306 of the 5,880 students enrolled at Washburn University were GI Bill® students, of which 147 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,535. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Washburn University Veteran Student Life Report

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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Coe College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Coe, 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, Coe College supports 1,394 students, and 15 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,106. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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%.

Full Coe College Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. University of Northwestern - St Paul is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Northwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Northwestern supports 3,506 students, and 53 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 37 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,408. In addition to receiving other benefits, 17 students received scholarships through 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%.

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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota

Black Hills State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations list. BHSU is a small public school situated in Spearfish, South Dakota. It awarded 3 ’s public relations degrees in 2020-2021.

BHSU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 208 of the 3,608 students enrolled at BHSU were GI Bill® students, of which 88 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,863. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. BHSU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full BHSU Veteran Student Life Report

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Missouri Western is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying public relations list, Missouri Western has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 4,911 students enrolled at Missouri Western State University, 161 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,005. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri Western State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Culver - Stockton College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Public Relations ranking. Culver - Stockton College is located in Canton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s public relations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying public relations list, Culver - Stockton has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 27 of the 1,006 students enrolled at Culver - Stockton College were GI Bill® students, of which 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,492. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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