by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study english language and literature, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 489 schools that serve veteran english language and literature, general students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran english language and literature, general students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general, landing the #2 spot this year. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong english language and literature, general program will find one at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top english language and literature, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about english language and literature, general at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general, landing the #5 spot this year. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language and literature, general at James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of Georgia
William & Mary landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english language and literature, general report for William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about english language and literature, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #13 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language and literature, general report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University placed #15 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #17 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the english language and literature, general program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about english language and literature, general at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida placed #21 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Florida
Winona State University came in at #22 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. Winona State University scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language and literature, general report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark placed #23 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College placed #24 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at Salt Lake Community College
Binghamton University placed #25 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about english language and literature, general at Binghamton University
Not far behind, these english language and literature, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 52 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 53 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 54 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 55 | National University | 82.75 |
| 56 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 57 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 58 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 59 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 60 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
These english language and literature, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 62 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 63 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 64 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 65 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 66 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 67 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 68 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 69 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 70 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 71 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 72 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 73 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 74 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 75 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 76 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 77 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 78 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 79 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 80 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying english language and literature, general: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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