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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s

336 Ranked Colleges
39,196 Degrees Awarded
$65,643 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s” ranking.

Computer Science is the 12th most popular major in the country with 59,565 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $67,538 and had an average of $23,620 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 39,196 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 336 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the computer science program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 336 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 293 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, USC supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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. 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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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 476 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,765. 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.

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 Purdue University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 416 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying compsci list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 95%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 306 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC, 10 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UIUC 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Out of the 336 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 288 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Texas A&M College Station is also in the top of our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #6, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 247 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 117 of the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. During this same period, 36 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 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 96%. 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 Carnegie Mellon]](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. Brown University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 213 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brown, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 98 of the 9,948 students enrolled at Brown University were GI Bill® students, of which 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,111. In addition to receiving other benefits, 40 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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.

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

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 393 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

MIT also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology supports 11,254 students, and 129 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 38 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,024. During this same period, 32 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at MIT]](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 488 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying compsci list, Cornell has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received scholarships through 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 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. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 417 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17.Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 UW Seattle]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 189 degrees to qualified bachelors’s compsci students in 2020-2021.

RIT also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 16,158 students enrolled at RIT, 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 $17,424. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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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Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 531 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

ASU - Tempe excels when it comes to compsci quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Arizona State University - Tempe supports 74,795 students, and 7,566 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. To help with additional expenses, 672 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona State University - Tempe offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 ASU - Tempe]](/colleges/arizona-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s compsci students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Georgetown also did well on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown University, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 Georgetown]](/colleges/georgetown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #14, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 121 bachelors’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Drexel also did well on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel University, 2 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 129 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Chicago supports 17,834 students, and 241 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 113 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,948. During this same period, 58 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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With a ranking of #16, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 537 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD, 112 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,596. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 528 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities excels when it comes to compsci quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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%.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 88 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UARK supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. 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.

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%.

Full University of Arkansas Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 810 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP also took the #18 spot in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Maryland - College Park supports 40,709 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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%.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. University of Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 114 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Iowa offers 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%. 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 Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Colorado Boulder ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school awarded 475 degrees to qualified bachelors’s compsci students in 2020-2021.

CU - Boulder also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 37,437 students enrolled at CU - Boulder, 1,379 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 968 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,889. In addition to receiving other benefits, 46 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Colorado Boulder]](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder/student-life/veterans/)

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this medium-sized public school handed out 78 degrees to qualified bachelors’s compsci students in 2020-2021.

Of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. On top of their other funding sources, 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 244 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NC State is also in the top of our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,886. To help with additional expenses, 27 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Carolina State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NC State]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s ranking. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 56 bachelors’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami excels when it comes to compsci quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 17,809 students enrolled at U Miami 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 $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 University of Miami]](/colleges/university-of-miami/student-life/veterans/)

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

With a ranking of #25, Washington State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s list. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 176 bachelors’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 83 of the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University were GI Bill® students, of which 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. To help with additional expenses, 1 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%.

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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
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San Diego State University
San Diego, California
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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for CompSci for a Bachelor’s

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

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51Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

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