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2023 Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

60 Ranked Colleges
1,057 Degrees Awarded
$36,400 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 1,196 people earned their degree in African American studies, making the major the 389th most popular in the United States.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,057 African American studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 60 colleges that offered a degree in African American studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality African American studies 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 African American studies program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 11 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M also took the #14 spot in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. U-M does offer 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at U-M]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s African American studies degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships 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 97%. 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 University of Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 60 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying african american studies list, Georgetown has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown, 10 were 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. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for 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 94%.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s African American studies degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying african american studies list, UW - Madison has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison were GI Bill® students, of which 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UW - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 60 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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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Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 12 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 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 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 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 bachelors’s African American studies degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 10 of the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UIUC Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #8, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Oxford, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s African American studies degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 18,880 students enrolled at Miami University - Oxford, 405 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 259 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,877. In addition to receiving other benefits, 6 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 88%, 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%.

Full Miami University - Oxford Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 30,318 students enrolled at 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 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. Iowa 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Loyola Marymount University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Loyola Marymount University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 2 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 15 of the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,741. During this same period, 6 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 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 Loyola Marymount]](/colleges/loyola-marymount-university/student-life/veterans/)

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

SDSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 36,334 students enrolled at San Diego State University, 1,433 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 853 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,806. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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 SDSU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 4 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #21 spot in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

With a ranking of #13, Cornell University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified bachelors’s African American studies students in 2020-2021.

Cornell also made our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11.Among the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, 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 Cornell Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #14. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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. 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 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of California - Los Angeles landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 70 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying african american studies list, UCLA has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of California - Los Angeles supports 44,589 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, 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 UCLA]](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #16, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. In addition to receiving other benefits, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. 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 Syracuse Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

With a ranking of #17, New York University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU also took the #17 spot in our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,775 students enrolled at New York University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 90%.

Full New York University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s African American studies degrees to qualified students.

Of the 22,311 students enrolled at University of New Mexico - Main Campus, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of New Mexico - Main Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

Stanford University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s African American studies students in 2020-2021.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 188 of the 15,953 students enrolled at Stanford University were GI Bill® students, of which 118 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,909. In addition to receiving other benefits, 61 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 Stanford University Veteran Student Life Report

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Fordham U is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 2 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Fordham University supports 16,364 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 89%, 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%.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s African American studies degrees to qualified students.

Of the 29,070 students enrolled at VCU, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Commonwealth University]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

With a ranking of #22, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s African American studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

With a ranking of #23, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s African American studies degrees to qualified students.

Of the 45,601 students enrolled at University of Arizona, 2,131 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,478 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,880. On top of their other funding sources, 31 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Arizona Veteran Student Life Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s African American studies degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 43,064 students enrolled at IU Bloomington were GI Bill® students, of which 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. IU Bloomington does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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 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 IU Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

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California State University - Long Beach came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for African American Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. California State University - Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 bachelors’s African American studies degrees to qualified students.

Of the 40,069 students enrolled at California State University - Long Beach, 822 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 310 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,845. During this same period, 0 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 89%.

Full CSULB Veteran Student Life Report

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