by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 878 schools that serve veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans:
University of Delaware tops our 2026 ranking of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges 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, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes University of Wisconsin-Whitewater one of the top liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veteran students. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Veteran students seeking a strong liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program will find one at Santa Fe College, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for Santa Fe College
Winona State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities., landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Winona State University
Salt Lake Community College landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. It scores 86.0 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, general studies and humanities. program at Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Saddleback College placed #8 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. 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. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Saddleback College
Boise State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. It scores 84.7 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 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at University of Maryland Global Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 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, general studies and humanities. report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Hillsborough Community College placed #13 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Hillsborough Community College
Arkansas State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Arkansas State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #15 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Southern New Hampshire University
Dakota State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. Dakota State University scores 83.2 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Dakota State University
Collin County Community College District placed #17 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Collin County Community College District
Broward College landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. Broward College scores 82.9 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, general studies and humanities. program at Broward College
Nassau Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. 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 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for Nassau Community College
Miami Dade College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Miami Dade College
National University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at National University
Tallahassee State College placed #22 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for Tallahassee State College
Front Range Community College came in at #23 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students this year. It scores 82.5 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, general studies and humanities. program at Front Range Community College
Florida State University came in at #24 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students this year. Florida State University scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Florida State University
University of South Dakota ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. University of South Dakota scores 82.2 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, general studies and humanities. report for University of South Dakota
These liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Florida SouthWestern State College | 79.00 |
| 52 | Honolulu Community College | 79.00 |
| 53 | Albany State University | 78.86 |
| 54 | Johnson County Community College | 78.84 |
| 55 | South Texas College | 78.57 |
| 56 | Daytona State College | 78.54 |
| 57 | Community College of Baltimore County | 78.48 |
| 58 | University of St Thomas | 78.36 |
| 59 | Anne Arundel Community College | 78.30 |
| 60 | Northern Kentucky University | 78.22 |
These liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Tarrant County College District | 78.22 |
| 62 | Alamance Community College | 78.20 |
| 63 | Columbia College | 78.15 |
| 64 | Northwest Vista College | 78.02 |
| 65 | Utah State University | 77.99 |
| 66 | Lee College | 77.96 |
| 67 | Community College of Denver | 77.84 |
| 68 | Saint Cloud State University | 77.65 |
| 69 | University of Central Arkansas | 77.55 |
| 70 | Indian River State College | 77.42 |
| 71 | Ferris State University | 77.39 |
| 72 | University of West Florida | 77.22 |
| 73 | Community College of Allegheny County | 77.20 |
| 74 | Oklahoma City Community College | 77.15 |
| 75 | American Public University System | 77.02 |
| 76 | Central Texas College | 76.99 |
| 77 | Normandale Community College | 76.90 |
| 78 | College of Lake County | 76.89 |
| 79 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 76.81 |
| 80 | Shelton State Community College | 76.71 |
*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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.: 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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