by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 645 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies., using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. students better than University of South Florida this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for University of South Florida
A rank of #2 makes Santa Fe College one of the top liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at Santa Fe College
Winona State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Winona State University
Veteran students seeking a strong liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program will find one at Florida State College at Jacksonville, which ranked #4. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Florida State College at Jacksonville
Saddleback College is a great choice for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies., landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Saddleback College
Boise State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Boise State University
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Hillsborough Community College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies.. Hillsborough Community College scores 83.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Hillsborough Community College
Arkansas State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Arkansas State University
Collin County Community College District ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 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 liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Collin County Community College District
Broward College placed #11 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at Broward College
Nassau Community College landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies.. It scores 82.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Nassau Community College
Miami Dade College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies.. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Miami Dade College
National University placed #14 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at National University
Tallahassee State College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Tallahassee State College scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Tallahassee State College
Front Range Community College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Front Range Community College
Florida State University placed #17 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at Florida State University
Georgia Southern University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Georgia Southern University
Valencia College placed #19 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Valencia College scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Valencia College
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus came in at #20 for veteran liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. students this year. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 75.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Wake Technical Community College came in at #21 for veteran liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Wake Technical Community College
Minnesota State University-Mankato placed #22 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 80.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Seminole State College of Florida
Palm Beach State College placed #24 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 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 liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. program at Palm Beach State College
Connecticut State Community College placed #25 among the best liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges for veterans. Connecticut State Community College scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. report for Connecticut State Community College
Not far behind, these liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Central Texas College | 76.99 |
| 52 | Normandale Community College | 76.90 |
| 53 | College of Lake County | 76.89 |
| 54 | Shelton State Community College | 76.71 |
| 55 | Howard Community College | 76.31 |
| 56 | St Petersburg College | 76.26 |
| 57 | Iowa Western Community College | 76.22 |
| 58 | William Rainey Harper College | 76.21 |
| 59 | Golden West College | 76.17 |
| 60 | Tri-County Technical College | 76.09 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Santiago Canyon College | 76.06 |
| 62 | Pikes Peak State College | 76.03 |
| 63 | Lone Star College System | 76.03 |
| 64 | Pueblo Community College | 76.01 |
| 65 | Bismarck State College | 75.98 |
| 66 | Ivy Tech Community College | 75.96 |
| 67 | Jackson State Community College | 75.93 |
| 68 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | 75.88 |
| 69 | McLennan Community College | 75.84 |
| 70 | Phoenix College | 75.81 |
| 71 | Frederick Community College | 75.59 |
| 72 | Milwaukee Area Technical College | 75.55 |
| 73 | Pensacola State College | 75.54 |
| 74 | Southwestern Illinois College | 75.53 |
| 75 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | 75.49 |
| 76 | Fayetteville Technical Community College | 75.49 |
| 77 | Des Moines Area Community College | 75.48 |
| 78 | College of Central Florida | 75.41 |
| 79 | Washburn University | 75.33 |
| 80 | Lewis-Clark State College | 75.33 |
*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 liberal arts and sciences/liberal 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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