by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 21 colleges that stand out for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans:
East Carolina University tops our 2026 ranking of the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at East Carolina University
A rank of #2 makes University of Wisconsin-La Crosse one of the top therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veteran students. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Veteran students seeking a strong therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program will find one at Eastern Michigan University, which ranked #3. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 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. More about the therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program at Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program at Grand Valley State University
Veteran students seeking a strong therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program will find one at University of Toledo, which ranked #5. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for University of Toledo
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #6 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for University of Southern Mississippi
Central Michigan University placed #7 among the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program at Central Michigan University
Winston-Salem State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. program at Winston-Salem State University
Kean University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at Kean University
Temple University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. It scores 76.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for Temple University
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #11 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
University of Utah landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.. University of Utah scores 74.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for University of Utah
Lindenwood University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at Lindenwood University
University of North Carolina Wilmington came in at #14 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. University of North Carolina Wilmington scores 73.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for University of North Carolina Wilmington
York College of Pennsylvania came in at #15 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at York College of Pennsylvania
Western Carolina University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at Western Carolina University
Aurora University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 96.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for Aurora University
CUNY Lehman College came in at #18 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. It scores 67.5 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 33.3. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for CUNY Lehman College
Southern University and A & M College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.. It scores 67.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at Southern University and A & M College
Catawba College came in at #20 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. Catawba College scores 58.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.2, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. at Catawba College
Brigham Young University-Idaho came in at #21 for veteran therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 56.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. report for Brigham Young University-Idaho
*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 therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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