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 Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 364 schools that stand out for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students, 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 reviewed 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:
Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #2 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 90.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
James Madison University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of South Florida came in at #5 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 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans 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 South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. It scores 88.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #7 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 East Carolina University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #8 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 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, general studies and humanities. program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #10 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham
California State University-Long Beach 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 86.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for California State University-Long Beach
University of New Mexico-Main Campus landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Texas Tech University placed #13 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 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 University of Kentucky
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. 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 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 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, general studies and humanities. program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Iowa State University placed #17 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Iowa State University
University of Connecticut placed #18 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 84.3 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. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. report for University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus 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 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas placed #20 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 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 University of Kansas
Washington State University came in at #21 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students this year. Washington State University scores 84.0 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. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. at Washington State University
University of Southern Indiana came in at #22 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. students this year. University of Southern Indiana scores 83.8 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 University of Southern Indiana
Portland State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. program at Portland State University
University of Nebraska at Omaha placed #24 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 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, general studies and humanities. report for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Arkansas State University placed #25 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges for veterans. It scores 83.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. 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 Arkansas State University
Not far behind, these liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 52 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 53 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 54 | Oregon State University | 80.46 |
| 55 | Texas Woman’s University | 80.41 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | California State University-Fullerton | 80.34 |
| 57 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 80.30 |
| 58 | Sonoma State University | 80.28 |
| 59 | Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia | 80.18 |
| 60 | Jacksonville State University | 80.10 |
| 61 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 80.07 |
| 62 | Eastern Kentucky University | 79.91 |
| 63 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 79.87 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 79.65 |
| 65 | University of Southern Mississippi | 79.54 |
| 66 | Sacred Heart University | 79.39 |
| 67 | Weber State University | 79.18 |
| 68 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 78.91 |
| 69 | Longwood University | 78.84 |
| 70 | Molloy University | 78.62 |
| 71 | University of Memphis | 78.51 |
| 72 | Morgan State University | 78.31 |
| 73 | Villanova University | 78.28 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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