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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 13,944 people earned their degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general, making the major the 54th most popular in the United States.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 10,243 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 132 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 15 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, U-M supports 47,907 students, and 570 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 325 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s. Ohio State is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Ohio State also made our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6.Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. James Madison University is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 122 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU also made our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5.According to our most recent data, JMU supports 21,594 students, and 842 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 464 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Out of the 132 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 183 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Arkansas]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 386 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying physical education list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #6, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 128 degrees to qualified bachelors’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 22,211 students enrolled at University of Louisville, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Louisville]](/colleges/university-of-louisville/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #7, Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. IU Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 bachelors’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying physical education list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 43,064 students enrolled at IU Bloomington, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. IU Bloomington offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full IU Bloomington Veteran Student Life Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 125 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 531 of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary were GI Bill® students, of which 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at William & Mary]](/colleges/college-of-william-and-mary/student-life/veterans/)

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale supports 20,330 students, and 75 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 56 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,004. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale]](/colleges/keiser-university-ft-lauderdale/student-life/veterans/)

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 bachelors’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying physical education list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,132. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Middle Tennessee State University]](/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 bachelors’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, UH Manoa supports 18,025 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,153. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Veteran Student Life Report

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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 14,348 students enrolled at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus, 37 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,247. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UNH Veteran Student Life Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. During this same period, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s phys ed degrees to 416 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, San Diego State University supports 36,334 students, and 1,433 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 853 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,806. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full San Diego State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Baldwin Wallace University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. Baldwin Wallace University is a small school located in Berea, Ohio that handed out 4 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,399 students enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University, 114 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 83 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,938. On top of their other funding sources, 37 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lindenwood University is also in the top of our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Lindenwood University supports 7,382 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 29 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,583. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lindenwood University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Lindenwood University Veteran Student Life Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

With a ranking of #17, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 bachelors’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Among the 13,713 students enrolled at East Tennessee State University, 6 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,115. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 200 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

WCUPA also took the #14 spot in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 17,719 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 390 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,155. To help with additional expenses, 9 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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With a ranking of #19, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 42 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying physical education list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 14,761 students enrolled at Minnesota State Mankato, 331 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 147 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,814. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 95 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

OHIO Athens did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Ohio University - Athens Campus supports 25,714 students, and 726 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 324 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,725. On top of their other funding sources, 10 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Northern Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. UNI is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 64 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UNI also did well on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 251 of the 9,507 students enrolled at UNI were GI Bill® students, of which 99 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,033. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNI offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Northern Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

With a ranking of #22, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified bachelors’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 39,147 students enrolled at UGA, 9 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,402. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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California State University - Long Beach did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #23. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s phys ed degrees to 293 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, CSULB supports 40,069 students, and 822 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 310 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,845. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CSULB offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Long Beach Veteran Student Life Report

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San Jose State University
San Jose, California

San Jose State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. San Jose State is a public institution located in San Jose, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 227 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

San Jose State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 36,208 students enrolled at San Jose State University, 660 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 384 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,909. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Jose State University]](/colleges/san-jose-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Education for a Bachelor’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and it awarded 169 bachelors’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 10,272 students enrolled at Austin Peay State University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Austin Peay State University]](/colleges/austin-peay-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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