by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study mathematics and computer science. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 17 colleges that serve veteran mathematics and computer science. 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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Our analysis ranked University of North Carolina at Charlotte the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in mathematics and computer science.. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about mathematics and computer science. at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A rank of #2 makes George Mason University one of the top mathematics and computer science. colleges for veteran students. George Mason University scores 82.2 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 mathematics and computer science. program at George Mason University
Veteran students seeking a strong mathematics and computer science. program will find one at University of Illinois Chicago, which ranked #3. University of Illinois Chicago scores 80.2 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 mathematics and computer science. report for University of Illinois Chicago
Veteran students seeking a strong mathematics and computer science. program will find one at University of California-Irvine, which ranked #4. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science. report for University of California-Irvine
Veteran students seeking a strong mathematics and computer science. program will find one at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 77.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about mathematics and computer science. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Temple University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the mathematics and computer science. program at Temple University
Washington University in St Louis landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science.. Washington University in St Louis scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the mathematics and computer science. program at Washington University in St Louis
University of California-San Diego came in at #8 for veteran mathematics and computer science. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the mathematics and computer science. program at University of California-San Diego
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign came in at #9 for veteran mathematics and computer science. students this year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores 75.4 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 mathematics and computer science. report for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Yale University placed #10 among the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.9, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science. report for Yale University
University of Oregon placed #11 among the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. University of Oregon scores 71.7 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 computer science. program at University of Oregon
Western Washington University placed #12 among the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. Western Washington University scores 71.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full mathematics and computer science. report for Western Washington University
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. It scores 69.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the mathematics and computer science. program at University of Akron Main Campus
Pepperdine University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science.. The school's overall veterans score is 69.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about mathematics and computer science. at Pepperdine University
Santa Clara University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science.. The school's overall veterans score is 68.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about mathematics and computer science. at Santa Clara University
Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #16 for veteran mathematics and computer science. students this year. It scores 60.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 39.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the mathematics and computer science. program at Columbia University in the City of New York
Harvey Mudd College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science. colleges for veterans. Harvey Mudd College scores 51.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 40.9, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full mathematics and computer science. report for Harvey Mudd College
*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 computer science.: 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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