by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study liberal arts sciences humanities at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 790 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities, 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. 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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Learn more about these veteran-friendly liberal arts sciences humanities colleges below:
No school served veteran liberal arts sciences humanities students better than University of Delaware this year. It scores 91.1 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 sciences humanities program at University of Delaware
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities, landing the #2 spot this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 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 sciences humanities program at University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes University of Wisconsin-Whitewater one of the top liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Veteran students seeking a strong liberal arts sciences 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, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full liberal arts sciences humanities report for Santa Fe College
A rank of #5 makes Winona State University one of the top liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veteran students. It scores 86.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Winona State University
Salt Lake Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville placed #7 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Saddleback College came in at #8 for veteran liberal arts sciences humanities students this year. It scores 85.5 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. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Saddleback College
Boise State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 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 sciences humanities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Maryland Global Campus placed #11 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at University of Maryland Global Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts sciences humanities report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Hillsborough Community College placed #13 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. Hillsborough Community College scores 83.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Hillsborough Community College
Arkansas State University placed #14 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Arkansas State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #15 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts sciences humanities report for Southern New Hampshire University
Collin County Community College District ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Collin County Community College District
Broward College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Broward College
Nassau Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. Nassau Community College scores 82.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Nassau Community College
Miami Dade College came in at #19 for veteran liberal arts sciences humanities students this year. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 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 sciences humanities program at Miami Dade College
National University placed #20 among the best liberal arts sciences humanities colleges for veterans. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts sciences humanities report for National University
Tallahassee State College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts sciences humanities program at Tallahassee State College
Front Range Community College landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities. 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 liberal arts sciences humanities at Front Range Community College
Florida State University came in at #23 for veteran liberal arts sciences humanities students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts sciences humanities at Florida State University
Valencia College landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts sciences humanities. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts sciences humanities report for Valencia College
Houston Community College came in at #25 for veteran liberal arts sciences humanities students this year. It scores 81.8 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 sciences humanities report for Houston Community College
Not far behind, these liberal arts sciences humanities colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Johnson County Community College | 78.84 |
| 52 | South Texas College | 78.57 |
| 53 | Daytona State College | 78.54 |
| 54 | Community College of Baltimore County | 78.48 |
| 55 | University of St Thomas | 78.36 |
| 56 | Anne Arundel Community College | 78.30 |
| 57 | Tarrant County College District | 78.22 |
| 58 | Northern Kentucky University | 78.22 |
| 59 | Alamance Community College | 78.20 |
| 60 | Columbia College | 78.15 |
These liberal arts sciences humanities colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Northwest Vista College | 78.02 |
| 62 | Utah State University | 77.99 |
| 63 | Lee College | 77.96 |
| 64 | Community College of Denver | 77.84 |
| 65 | Saint Cloud State University | 77.65 |
| 66 | Indian River State College | 77.42 |
| 67 | University of West Florida | 77.22 |
| 68 | Community College of Allegheny County | 77.20 |
| 69 | Oklahoma City Community College | 77.15 |
| 70 | American Public University System | 77.02 |
| 71 | Central Texas College | 76.99 |
| 72 | Normandale Community College | 76.90 |
| 73 | College of Lake County | 76.89 |
| 74 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 76.81 |
| 75 | Shelton State Community College | 76.71 |
| 76 | SUNY Morrisville | 76.68 |
| 77 | Howard Community College | 76.31 |
| 78 | St Petersburg College | 76.26 |
| 79 | Iowa Western Community College | 76.22 |
| 80 | William Rainey Harper College | 76.21 |
*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 sciences 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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