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2023 Best General History Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

47 Ranked Colleges
2,871 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 31,397 people earned their degree in general history, making the major the 23rd most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 2,871 general history graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History” ranking, we looked at 47 colleges that offer a degree in general history. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general history programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the general history program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History”.

Top 25 Best General History Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general history degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 9,948 students enrolled at Brown University, 98 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,111. To help with additional expenses, 40 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Out of the 47 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the #2 spot on the list. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general history degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

Boston College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 170 of the 14,934 students enrolled at Boston College were GI Bill® students, of which 100 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,142. In addition to receiving other benefits, 64 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 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 Boston College Veteran Student Life Report

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Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Norwich University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History. Norwich is a private not-for-profit institution located in Northfield, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Norwich not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 822 of the 3,975 students enrolled at Norwich University were GI Bill® students, of which 569 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,528. On top of their other funding sources, 55 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Norwich University does offer 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%.

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

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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yale University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 165 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying general history list, Yale has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 12,060 students enrolled at Yale 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,238. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 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%.

Full Yale Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History. UNH is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 45 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying general history list, UNH has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus supports 14,348 students, and 37 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 24 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,247. During this same period, 2 students received funds 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 86%. 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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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #6, Boston University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 49 diplomas to qualified ’s general history students in 2020-2021.

Boston U also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 32,718 students enrolled at Boston University, 15 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 $25,162. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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 Boston University]](/colleges/boston-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

Northeastern University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 39 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 9 of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,441. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 97%.

Full Northeastern University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

University of Connecticut landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 84 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

UCONN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,215 students enrolled at University of Connecticut 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UCONN]](/colleges/university-of-connecticut/student-life/veterans/)

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 493 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SNHU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 134,345 students enrolled at SNHU, 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.

Full Southern New Hampshire University Veteran Student Life Report

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Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williams College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It awarded 33 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Williams did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 16 of the 1,987 students enrolled at Williams 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 $26,154. To help with additional expenses, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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With a ranking of #11, University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s general history degrees to qualified students.

UMass Lowell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 623 of the 18,150 students enrolled at UMass Lowell were GI Bill® students, of which 290 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,664. On top of their other funding sources, 29 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMass Lowell 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Massachusetts - Lowell]](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking, coming in at #12. University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

URI 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 17,649 students enrolled at University of Rhode Island, 381 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 187 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,022. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Rhode Island 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 85%. 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 URI Veteran Student Life Report

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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Brandeis University is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Brandeis University supports 5,440 students, and 41 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,483. To help with additional expenses, 15 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Brandeis University Veteran Student Life Report

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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts

Tufts University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Medford, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Tufts also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 12,219 students enrolled at Tufts, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through 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 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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

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University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking, coming in at #15. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general history degrees to 92 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying general history list, UMass Amherst has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 477 of the 31,642 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Amherst were GI Bill® students, of which 252 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,295. During this same period, 21 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Massachusetts Amherst does offer 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Massachusetts Amherst]](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/student-life/veterans/)

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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #16, Simmons University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 31 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Simmons, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 6,263 students enrolled at Simmons University, 239 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,906. During this same period, 20 students received scholarships through 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Simmons]](/colleges/simmons-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Amherst is a private not-for-profit institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 1,745 students enrolled at Amherst, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,370. To help with additional expenses, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Amherst Veteran Student Life Report

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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts

Suffolk University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general history degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Suffolk, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 54 of the 6,830 students enrolled at Suffolk were GI Bill® students, of which 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,143. To help with additional expenses, 21 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%.

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

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut

With a ranking of #19, Central Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. Central Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 51 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying general history list, CCSU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, CCSU supports 10,652 students, and 321 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 166 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,782. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at CCSU]](/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Salem State is a medium-sized school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 30 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Salem State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 7,242 students enrolled at Salem State, 273 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 160 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,582. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Salem State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #21, Framingham State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. Framingham State is a small public school situated in Framingham, Massachusetts. It awarded 21 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Framingham State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 170 of the 4,876 students enrolled at Framingham State were GI Bill® students, of which 130 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,993. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships 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%.

Full Framingham State Veteran Student Life Report

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Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking, coming in at #22. Westfield is a public institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Westfield, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 5,395 students enrolled at Westfield State University, 197 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,224. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

Full Westfield State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking, coming in at #23. UVM is a fairly large school located in Burlington, Vermont that handed out 52 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying general history list, UVM has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Vermont supports 13,292 students, and 218 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 142 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,767. During this same period, 19 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. 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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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History list. Harvard is a large school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 84 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harvard, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 304 of the 30,391 students enrolled at Harvard University were GI Bill® students, of which 254 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,012. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Harvard University Veteran Student Life Report

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for General History ranking. Bridgewater State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It awarded 81 ’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Bridgewater State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Bridgewater State University supports 10,651 students, and 393 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 171 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,335. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bridgewater State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Bridgewater State]](/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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