by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study natural sciences, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 21 schools that serve veteran natural sciences 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran natural sciences students better than University of Wyoming this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about natural sciences at University of Wyoming
Veteran students seeking a strong natural sciences program will find one at American Public University System, which ranked #2. American Public University System scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about natural sciences at American Public University System
Veteran students seeking a strong natural sciences program will find one at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, which ranked #3. Colorado State University-Fort Collins scores 76.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about natural sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
A rank of #4 makes Temple University one of the top natural sciences colleges for veteran students. Temple University scores 76.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the natural sciences program at Temple University
A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University Campus Immersion one of the top natural sciences colleges for veteran students. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about natural sciences at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Loyola Marymount University came in at #6 for veteran natural sciences students this year. Loyola Marymount University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 46.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the natural sciences program at Loyola Marymount University
Hofstra University came in at #7 for veteran natural sciences students this year. Hofstra University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about natural sciences at Hofstra University
Missouri State University-Springfield ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 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. See the full natural sciences report for Missouri State University-Springfield
Daemen University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 80.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about natural sciences at Daemen University
Johns Hopkins University came in at #10 for veteran natural sciences students this year. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 42.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full natural sciences report for Johns Hopkins University
California State University-Los Angeles came in at #11 for veteran natural sciences students this year. California State University-Los Angeles scores 72.7 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 natural sciences report for California State University-Los Angeles
University of Alaska Fairbanks placed #12 among the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full natural sciences report for University of Alaska Fairbanks
Harvard University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. Harvard University scores 71.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 45.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full natural sciences report for Harvard University
Kansas State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing natural sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the natural sciences program at Kansas State University
Bossier Parish Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. Bossier Parish Community College scores 70.0 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 natural sciences program at Bossier Parish Community College
New York University placed #16 among the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. New York University scores 69.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.9, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the natural sciences program at New York University
Leeward Community College came in at #17 for veteran natural sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full natural sciences report for Leeward Community College
San Jacinto Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. San Jacinto Community College scores 68.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the natural sciences program at San Jacinto Community College
Kapiolani Community College came in at #19 for veteran natural sciences students this year. Kapiolani Community College scores 67.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the natural sciences program at Kapiolani Community College
Dominican University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 57.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.7, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full natural sciences report for Dominican University
Christian Brothers University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing natural sciences. Christian Brothers University scores 52.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 72.7, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the natural sciences program at Christian Brothers University
*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 natural sciences: 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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