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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Liberal Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 366,996 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Plains States region, there were 26,538 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies” ranking looked at 90 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent liberal arts programs, but they also offer a lot of support to 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 liberal arts program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies”.

Top 25 Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school awarded 218 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Iowa 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Out of the 90 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Kansas is a large school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 115 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

KU 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 70 of the 26,744 students enrolled at KU 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. 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 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 86%.

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. This medium-sized school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 65 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia College Missouri also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 8,347 students enrolled at Columbia College were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $750. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia College Missouri]](/colleges/columbia-college-missouri/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies. UNI is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

UNI also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 251 of the 9,507 students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa were GI Bill® students, of which 99 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,033. During this same period, 1 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 University of Northern Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 80 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, 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 814 of the 31,822 students enrolled at Iowa State University were GI Bill® students, of which 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,933. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 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 89%, 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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University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 137 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 16,147 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Kansas City, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Missouri - Kansas City offers 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%.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Veteran Student Life Report

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Johnson County Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. JCCC is located in Overland Park, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,257 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

JCCC also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 13,891 students enrolled at JCCC, 389 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 221 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,331. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Fort Hays State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking, coming in at #8. FHSU is a public institution located in Hays, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 356 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying liberal studies list, FHSU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 352 of the 15,033 students enrolled at FHSU were GI Bill® students, of which 222 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,389. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. FHSU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Fort Hays State University]](/colleges/fort-hays-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 113 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Missouri State 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 5 of the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State University - Springfield were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,830. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri State University - Springfield offers 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 Missouri State University - Springfield]](/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/student-life/veterans/)

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. Minnesota State University - Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

Minnesota State Mankato 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 331 of the 14,761 students enrolled at Minnesota State University - Mankato were GI Bill® students, of which 147 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,814. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Minnesota State Mankato]](/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/student-life/veterans/)

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. Located in Winona, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 39 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Winona State also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 7,106 students enrolled at Winona State, 142 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 69 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,645. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%.

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

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Wichita State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. WSU is a fairly large school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 98 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

WSU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 14,999 students enrolled at Wichita State University, 577 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 385 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,488. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wichita State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Western Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. Iowa Western Community College is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 440 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa Western Community College, 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 1 of the 5,791 students enrolled at Iowa Western Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $583. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Iowa Western Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Metropolitan Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school awarded 353 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying liberal studies list, MCC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 13,244 students enrolled at MCC, 653 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 283 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $835. 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 MCC Veteran Student Life Report

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Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota

Lake Superior College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. LSC is a small school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 324 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying liberal studies list, LSC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,762 students enrolled at Lake Superior College, 173 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 97 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,648. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lake Superior College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full LSC Veteran Student Life Report

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Grand View University
Des Moines, Iowa

Grand View University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and it awarded 17 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying liberal studies list, Grand View University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,874 students enrolled at Grand View University, 86 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 38 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,256. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Normandale Community College
Bloomington, Minnesota

With a ranking of #17, Normandale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. Normandale Community College is a public institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 713 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Normandale Community College 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 9,420 students enrolled at Normandale Community College, 167 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 96 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,449. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Normandale Community College]](/colleges/normandale-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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State Fair Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. State Fair Community College is a small school located in Sedalia, Missouri that handed out 429 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

State Fair Community College 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 3,928 students enrolled at State Fair Community College, 32 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 25 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,981. 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.

Full State Fair Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school awarded 426 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Century College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 197 of the 8,203 students enrolled at Century College were GI Bill® students, of which 135 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,525. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Century College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Century College]](/colleges/century-college/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. UMSL is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 102 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region vets studying liberal studies list, UMSL has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 13,874 students enrolled at UMSL, 314 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 228 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,355. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for 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 UMSL Veteran Student Life Report

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. DMACC is a large public school situated in Ankeny, Iowa. It awarded 1,045 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

DMACC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, DMACC supports 23,051 students, and 500 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 221 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,709. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. DMACC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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St Charles Community College
Cottleville, Missouri

St Charles Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. St Charles Community College is a public institution located in Cottleville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 531 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 6,014 students enrolled at St Charles Community College, 158 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,794. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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With a ranking of #23, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies list. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a medium-sized school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota that handed out 285 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

M State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Minnesota State Community and Technical College supports 5,757 students, and 59 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,349. 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.

Full Minnesota State Community and Technical College Veteran Student Life Report

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North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

North Hennepin Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 249 students in 2020-2021.

North Hennepin Community 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 108 of the 5,756 students enrolled at North Hennepin Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 82 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,476. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Hennepin Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full North Hennepin Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Hills Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Liberal Studies ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and it awarded 251 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

IHCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 4,071 students enrolled at Inver Hills Community College, 98 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 48 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,371. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Inver Hills Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at IHCC]](/colleges/inver-hills-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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