by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study mathematics and statistics at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 268 programs that serve veteran mathematics and statistics students especially well, 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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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in mathematics and statistics. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about mathematics and statistics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Missouri University of Science and Technology scores 91.1 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. More about the mathematics and statistics program at Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about mathematics and statistics at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and statistics report for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics, landing the #5 spot this year. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full mathematics and statistics report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University placed #6 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 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. Read more about mathematics and statistics at James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor placed #7 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full mathematics and statistics report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia placed #8 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about mathematics and statistics at University of Georgia
William & Mary ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. It scores 89.2 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 mathematics and statistics program at William & Mary
University of South Florida came in at #10 for veteran mathematics and statistics students this year. 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. More about the mathematics and statistics program at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about mathematics and statistics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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. More about the mathematics and statistics program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full mathematics and statistics report for East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about mathematics and statistics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #15 for veteran mathematics and statistics students this year. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full mathematics and statistics report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full mathematics and statistics report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about mathematics and statistics at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #18 for veteran mathematics and statistics students this year. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the mathematics and statistics program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #19 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the mathematics and statistics program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University came in at #20 for veteran mathematics and statistics students this year. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mathematics and statistics program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and statistics 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, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the mathematics and statistics program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and statistics. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about mathematics and statistics at University of Florida
Binghamton University placed #23 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the mathematics and statistics program at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #24 among the best mathematics and statistics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the mathematics and statistics program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #25 for veteran mathematics and statistics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and statistics report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
These mathematics and statistics colleges also placed near the top this year:
These mathematics and statistics colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 52 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 53 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 54 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
*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 mathematics and statistics: 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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