by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study forensic psychology, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 27 schools that stand out for veteran forensic psychology students, 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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Leading the list is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, our #1 forensic psychology college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the forensic psychology program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
George Washington University is a great choice for veterans pursuing forensic psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about forensic psychology at George Washington University
A rank of #3 makes University of California-Irvine one of the top forensic psychology colleges for veteran students. University of California-Irvine scores 78.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full forensic psychology report for University of California-Irvine
A rank of #4 makes CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice one of the top forensic psychology colleges for veteran students. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full forensic psychology report for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
A rank of #5 makes Kean University one of the top forensic psychology colleges for veteran students. Kean University scores 77.1 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 forensic psychology report for Kean University
University of North Dakota ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. University of North Dakota scores 77.1 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 forensic psychology at University of North Dakota
California State University-Fresno placed #7 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. California State University-Fresno scores 76.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic psychology at California State University-Fresno
The Chicago School at Los Angeles ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the forensic psychology program at The Chicago School at Los Angeles
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 64.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the forensic psychology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 99.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full forensic psychology report for Maryville University of Saint Louis
Florida Institute of Technology came in at #11 for veteran forensic psychology students this year. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic psychology at Florida Institute of Technology
California Baptist University placed #12 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. California Baptist University scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 68.3, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the forensic psychology program at California Baptist University
Nova Southeastern University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 73.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic psychology at Nova Southeastern University
Tiffin University placed #14 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. Tiffin University scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the forensic psychology program at Tiffin University
University of Denver landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing forensic psychology. It scores 71.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 45.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full forensic psychology report for University of Denver
Saint Ambrose University placed #16 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 76.2, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the forensic psychology program at Saint Ambrose University
Faulkner University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. Faulkner University scores 62.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full forensic psychology report for Faulkner University
Touro University Worldwide placed #18 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 59.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full forensic psychology report for Touro University Worldwide
Northcentral University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing forensic psychology. Northcentral University scores 59.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. More about the forensic psychology program at Northcentral University
University of Houston-Victoria placed #20 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 59.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full forensic psychology report for University of Houston-Victoria
Bay Path University came in at #21 for veteran forensic psychology students this year. It scores 59.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 72.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the forensic psychology program at Bay Path University
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce placed #22 among the best forensic psychology colleges for veterans. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce scores 59.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full forensic psychology report for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Corban University landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing forensic psychology. Corban University scores 57.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 72.9, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about forensic psychology at Corban University
Arizona State University Digital Immersion landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing forensic psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 56.8 out of 100. See the full forensic psychology report for Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Marymount University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing forensic psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 56.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 69.5, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the forensic psychology program at Marymount University
Not far behind, these forensic psychology colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying forensic psychology: 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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