by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study general studies. at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 378 colleges that serve veteran general studies. students especially well, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading general studies. colleges for veterans below:
Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 general studies. college for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full general studies. report for University of Delaware
Salt Lake Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Salt Lake Community College
Arkansas State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing general studies., landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 83.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the general studies. program at Arkansas State University
A rank of #4 makes Southern New Hampshire University one of the top general studies. colleges for veteran students. It scores 83.3 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. More about the general studies. program at Southern New Hampshire University
Veteran students seeking a strong general studies. program will find one at Dakota State University, which ranked #5. It scores 83.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full general studies. report for Dakota State University
Collin County Community College District placed #6 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the general studies. program at Collin County Community College District
National University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the general studies. program at National University
Front Range Community College placed #8 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Front Range Community College scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Front Range Community College
University of South Dakota came in at #9 for veteran general studies. students this year. University of South Dakota scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full general studies. report for University of South Dakota
Houston Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the general studies. program at Houston Community College
Columbia Southern University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing general studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Columbia Southern University
University of Toledo landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing general studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at University of Toledo
Connecticut State Community College placed #13 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Connecticut State Community College scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Connecticut State Community College
Pima Community College came in at #14 for veteran general studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Pima Community College
Dallas College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing general studies.. Dallas College scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the general studies. program at Dallas College
Mesa Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full general studies. report for Mesa Community College
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing general studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full general studies. report for Eastern Kentucky University
Austin Community College District placed #18 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full general studies. report for Austin Community College District
The University of Montana placed #19 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 79.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about general studies. at The University of Montana
Weber State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the general studies. program at Weber State University
South Texas College placed #21 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the general studies. program at South Texas College
Tarrant County College District placed #22 among the best general studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the general studies. program at Tarrant County College District
Columbia College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Columbia College scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about general studies. at Columbia College
Northwest Vista College landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing general studies.. Northwest Vista College scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about general studies. at Northwest Vista College
Utah State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general studies. colleges for veterans. Utah State University scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full general studies. report for Utah State University
Not far behind, these general studies. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lurleen B Wallace Community College | 75.02 |
| 52 | North Idaho College | 74.81 |
| 53 | Red Rocks Community College | 74.80 |
| 54 | Macomb Community College | 74.79 |
| 55 | Waubonsee Community College | 74.78 |
| 56 | South Dakota State University | 74.67 |
| 57 | San Antonio College | 74.60 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Utah Valley University | 74.43 |
| 59 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | 74.43 |
| 60 | Montana State University | 73.99 |
| 61 | Western Kentucky University | 73.90 |
| 62 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | 73.86 |
| 63 | Central New Mexico Community College | 73.85 |
| 64 | Catawba Valley Community College | 73.80 |
| 65 | Scottsdale Community College | 73.77 |
| 66 | Mohave Community College | 73.64 |
| 67 | Lawson State Community College | 73.63 |
| 68 | Southern Utah University | 73.61 |
| 69 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 73.59 |
| 70 | Bristol Community College | 73.59 |
| 71 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | 73.56 |
| 72 | Ocean County College | 73.39 |
| 73 | Georgia Military College | 73.31 |
| 74 | Harrisburg Area Community College | 73.09 |
| 75 | College of DuPage | 73.08 |
| 76 | Rio Salado College | 72.77 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying general studies.: 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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