College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Ranked Colleges
275 Degrees Awarded
$39,500 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies is the 353rd most popular major in the country with 2,010 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 275 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies” ranking, we looked at 5 colleges that offer a degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great pre-medicine/pre-medical studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Rankings Other Ranking Categories

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 in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Test it out by comparing your favorite schools against others you are considering, or bookmark the tool so you can experiment with it later.

Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region vets studying pre-medicine/pre-medical studies.

Top 5 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

1
GWU crest
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. GWU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 49 ’s pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for 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%. 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 George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

2
WCUPA crest
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 ’s pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees in 2020-2021.

WCUPA also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 17,719 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 390 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,155. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students received funds 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

3
Hofstra crest
Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hofstra University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. This fairly large school is located in Hempstead, New York, and it awarded 8 ’s pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Hofstra not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 10,444 students enrolled at Hofstra University, 154 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 95 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,674. During this same period, 40 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%.

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

4
New York Medical College crest
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York Medical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies list. New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valhalla, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

New York Medical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 1,604 students enrolled at New York Medical College, 28 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,877. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at New York Medical College]](/colleges/new-york-medical-college/student-life/veterans/)

5
Thomas Jefferson University crest
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Jefferson University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 24 diplomas to qualified ’s pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students in 2020-2021.

Thomas Jefferson University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 8,286 students enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University, 65 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,572. To help with additional expenses, 7 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%.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Veteran Student Life Report

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options