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2023 Best English Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

11 Ranked Colleges
477 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

English is the 19th most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across Missouri, there were 570 English graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 477 English graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,023 and $28,243 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in English. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 11 Best English Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 68 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also took the #2 spot in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. 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.

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.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Veteran Student Life Report

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 23 degrees to qualified bachelors’s English language students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 12,229 students enrolled at Saint Louis University were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,162. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 Saint Louis University Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #3 spot on the list. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 29 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

WUSTL also made our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #1.Among the 15,449 students enrolled at WUSTL, 7 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,972. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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.

Full WUSTL Veteran Student Life Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Lindenwood University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified bachelors’s English language students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying english language list, Lindenwood University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 7,382 students enrolled at Lindenwood University, 31 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,583. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 50 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying english language list, Missouri State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,830. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri State 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%.

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

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University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 33 degrees to qualified bachelors’s English language students in 2020-2021.

UMSL also made our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #7.Our most recent data shows that 314 of the 13,874 students enrolled at University of Missouri - St Louis were GI Bill® students, of which 228 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,355. During this same period, 2 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 University of Missouri - St Louis Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s ranking. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s English language degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying english language list, UMKC has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Missouri - Kansas City supports 16,147 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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 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%.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s ranking. Truman State is a small school located in Kirksville, Missouri that handed out 54 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

Truman State also made our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #4.Our most recent data shows that 55 of the 4,655 students enrolled at Truman State were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,178. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Truman 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Truman State Veteran Student Life Report

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 bachelors’s English language degrees to qualified students.

Southeast Missouri State University also made our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #9.Among the 10,001 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, 344 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. 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.

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

Columbia College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 22 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia College Missouri, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.According to our most recent data, Columbia College supports 8,347 students, and 6 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $750. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia College Missouri]](/colleges/columbia-college-missouri/student-life/veterans/)

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Missouri Southern State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for English Language for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Joplin, Missouri, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s English language degrees in 2020-2021.

Missouri Southern also took the #10 spot in our “Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 210 of the 5,045 students enrolled at Missouri Southern State University were GI Bill® students, of which 98 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,255. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri Southern State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Missouri Southern Veteran Student Life Report

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