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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. 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 for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is the 160th most popular major in the country with 4,709 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 81 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in higher education/higher education administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great higher education/higher education administration 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 higher education/higher education administration program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 81 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. 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 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, U-M supports 47,907 students, and 570 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 325 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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 96%.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Alabama offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UA Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 81 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 27,562 students enrolled at University of Arkansas were GI Bill® students, of which 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arkansas Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 324 of the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received funds 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%. 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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 University of Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 27,017 students enrolled at George Washington University, 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 $3,185. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The 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 GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky

Bellarmine University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Bellarmine U is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 103 of the 3,293 students enrolled at Bellarmine University were GI Bill® students, of which 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,409. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Bellarmine U]](/colleges/bellarmine-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

With a ranking of #10, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 4 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UND supports 13,615 students, and 796 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 395 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,112. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UND 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%.

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University of Houston
Houston, Texas

University of Houston landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,382 of the 47,090 students enrolled at University of Houston were GI Bill® students, of which 730 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,264. 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 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%.

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

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Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 43,064 students enrolled at Indiana University - Bloomington, 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. 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 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Indiana University - Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 4 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying higher education/higher education administration list, SLU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 12,229 students enrolled at SLU, 5 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 $25,162. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying higher education/higher education administration list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 119 of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech were GI Bill® students, of which 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying higher education/higher education administration list, University of Virginia has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia - Main Campus, 3 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. During this same period, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 584 of the 19,887 students enrolled at WMU were GI Bill® students, of which 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,981. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. WMU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full WMU Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #18, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 2 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,594 of the 31,142 students enrolled at University of Nevada - Las Vegas were GI Bill® students, of which 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,370. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Nevada - Las Vegas 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%.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2020-2021.

Among the 30,559 students enrolled at UT Knoxville, 1,122 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UT Knoxville]](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,131 of the 45,601 students enrolled at University of Arizona were GI Bill® students, of which 1,478 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,880. During this same period, 31 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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arizona Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #21, Texas Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

TCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 11,379 students enrolled at Texas Christian University, 520 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 405 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,096. During this same period, 343 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas Christian University]](/colleges/texas-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,814 students enrolled at Bethel University Minnesota, 116 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,703. During this same period, 18 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bethel University Minnesota does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

With a ranking of #23, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Southern Miss supports 14,606 students, and 351 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 226 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,605. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southern Miss does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Southern Miss Veteran Student Life Report

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Boston College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate ranking. Boston College is a fairly large school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying higher education/higher education administration list, Boston College has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Boston College supports 14,934 students, and 170 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 100 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,142. During this same period, 64 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The 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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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration for a Doctorate list. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Regent supports 10,483 students, and 1,414 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,139 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Regent offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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