by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study english language literature at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 470 programs that stand out for veteran english language literature students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked english language literature colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about english language literature at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top english language literature colleges for veteran students. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english language literature report for University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about english language literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong english language literature program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #4. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 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 literature at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes James Madison University one of the top english language literature colleges for veteran students. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full english language literature report for James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor placed #6 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 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. Read more about english language literature at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran english language literature students this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english language literature report for University of Georgia
William & Mary placed #8 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for William & Mary
University of South Florida placed #9 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full english language literature report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language literature at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #11 for veteran english language literature students this year. It scores 88.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #12 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full english language literature report for East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University placed #13 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the english language literature program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #14 for veteran english language literature students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the english language literature program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University placed #15 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 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 literature report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language literature at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the english language literature program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the english language literature program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #19 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the english language literature program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full english language literature report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida came in at #21 for veteran english language literature students this year. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for University of Florida
Winona State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the english language literature program at Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about english language literature at Rutgers University-Newark
Binghamton University placed #24 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language literature at Binghamton University
Western Michigan University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full english language literature report for Western Michigan University
Not far behind, these english language literature colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 52 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 53 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 54 | National University | 82.75 |
| 55 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 56 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 57 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 58 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 59 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 60 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
These english language literature colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 62 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 63 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 64 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 65 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 66 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 67 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 68 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 69 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 70 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 71 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 72 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 73 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 74 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 75 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 76 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 77 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 78 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 79 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| 80 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
*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 literature: 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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