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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s

928 Ranked Colleges
165,538 Degrees Awarded
$64,238 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s” ranking.

Nursing is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 3rd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, nursing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $70,916 and had an average of $25,426 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 165,538 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 928 colleges that offered a degree in nursing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for bachelor’s degree vets studying nursing.

Top 25 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 141 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 47,907 students enrolled at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 570 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 325 were 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 928 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 200 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UF is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UF supports 53,372 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF 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 97%. 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 UF Veteran Student Life Report

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Drexel is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 533 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Drexel is in the top on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel University 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 185 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Purdue also did well on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,765. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Purdue Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 189 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station excels when it comes to nursing quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M College Station, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M University - College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 351 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Rutgers University - New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 343 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, ECU is in the top on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at East Carolina University]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 305 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Ohio State also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Ohio State supports 61,369 students, and 2 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Ohio State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. 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 Ohio State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 215 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of 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 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. University of Iowa does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 491 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UA is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 357 students qualified for 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 106 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UNC Chapel Hill also did well on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.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. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. New York University is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 455 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 New York University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 229 degrees to qualified bachelors’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison excels when it comes to nursing quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 4 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. 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.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Wisconsin - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 293 bachelors’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

UK excels when it comes to nursing quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 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. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Xavier University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 367 degrees to qualified bachelors’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

Xavier also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 249 of the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier University were GI Bill® students, of which 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,316. On top of their other funding sources, 75 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Xavier University 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Xavier Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

With a ranking of #16, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 204 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, KU is in the top on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. To help with additional expenses, 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 86%, 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%.

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #17. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 474 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 75 of the 20,330 students enrolled at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale were GI Bill® students, of which 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,004. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #18. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 212 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, VCU is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 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 impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 143 bachelors’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

UND also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 796 of the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota were GI Bill® students, of which 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,112. 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 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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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Webster is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. 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 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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 254 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, James Madison University supports 21,594 students, and 842 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 464 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. To help with additional expenses, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. James Madison University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full James Madison University Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #22, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Georgetown excels when it comes to nursing quality. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Among the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown University, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. On top of their other funding sources, 1 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full Georgetown University Veteran Student Life Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 348 bachelors’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Wazzu also did well on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Washington State University supports 31,159 students, and 83 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 53 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships 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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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 279 degrees to qualified bachelors’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, U Miami also did well on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds 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 91%. 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 University of Miami Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s nursing degrees to 292 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
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GWU crest
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
30
Old Dominion crest
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
31
Pace University crest
Pace University - New York
New York, New York
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36
ECPI University crest
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
37
Quinnipiac crest
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
38
CUA crest
Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia
39
Florida State crest
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
40
SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
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Moravian crest
Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
43
Creighton crest
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
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44
Marquette crest
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
46
UofL crest
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
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Gonzaga crest
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
49
U of U crest
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
50
Samford crest
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51University of RochesterRochester, NY
52George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
53Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
54Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
55Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
56University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN
57University of New Mexico - Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM
58University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA
59University of MississippiUniversity, MS
60Rutgers University - CamdenCamden, NJ
61Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
62Belmont UniversityNashville, TN
63National UniversityLa Jolla, CA
64The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
65University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
RankCollegeLocation
66Ohio University - Athens CampusAthens, OH
67South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
68East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN
69University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
70Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL
71University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO
72University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
73University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL
74University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
75Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
76University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
77University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
78University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
79University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK
80Indiana University - Purdue University - IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
81Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock, TX
82San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
83University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
84University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
85Molloy CollegeRockville Centre, NY
86Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
87Marymount UniversityArlington, VA
88Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL
89Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY
90University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
RankCollegeLocation
91Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI
92University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
92Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
94Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
95University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
96Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX
97Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
98California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, CA
99Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA
100Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre, PA
101University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
102Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
103Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA
104Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH
104University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
106University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD
107Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
107University of Nevada - RenoReno, NV
109South University, TampaTampa, FL
110University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA
111Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA
112Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
113North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
114Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJ
115Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA
RankCollegeLocation
116Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
117West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
118University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, OK
119Hampton UniversityHampton, VA
120University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
120University of North Carolina at WilmingtonWilmington, NC
120Troy UniversityTroy, AL
123University of ToledoToledo, OH
124Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT
124Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, HI
126California State University - San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
127Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
128Duke UniversityDurham, NC
128University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA
130Radford UniversityRadford, VA
131University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
132University of HoustonHouston, TX
133Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE
134Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA
135Chamberlain University - IllinoisAddison, IL
136The College of Saint ScholasticaDuluth, MN
137Winona State UniversityWinona, MN
138Chamberlain University - VirginiaArlington, VA
139Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
140York College of PennsylvaniaYork, PA
RankCollegeLocation
140Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI

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