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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 141,695 general psychology students received their degree, making the major the 4th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, general psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,326 and had an average of $26,018 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 114,878 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 912 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general psychology programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general psychology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Out of the 912 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #1 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 575 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying psychology list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M College Station, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. 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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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 177 degrees to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 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 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 USC Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 599 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 306 students in 2020-2021.

UA excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, The University of Alabama supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 students received scholarships through 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full UA Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 447 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison were GI Bill® students, of which 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. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 824 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through 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 95%, 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 Florida State University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 591 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. 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%.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Ohio State is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 635 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ohio State is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State University - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through 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 94%, 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%.

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

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 270 degrees to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. 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 University of Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #10, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 97 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgetown also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Georgetown supports 19,371 students, and 10 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. 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 Georgetown]](/colleges/georgetown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 218 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UARK is in the top on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UARK supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through 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%.

Full University of Arkansas Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 240 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, JMU is in the top on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University, 842 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. To help with additional expenses, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. James Madison University does offer 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at James Madison University]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 282 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, KU is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Kansas Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #14, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 809 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

ASU - Tempe excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 7,566 of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe were GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. During this same period, 672 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 86%, 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%.

Full ASU - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 474 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Rutgers New Brunswick also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Rutgers New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 371 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, GMU is in the top on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #17, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 269 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Syracuse is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. On top of their other funding sources, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University 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 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 Syracuse]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 486 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Wazzu also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 83 of the 31,159 students enrolled at Wazzu were GI Bill® students, of which 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for 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 Wazzu]](/colleges/washington-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 97 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame also made our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Among the 12,809 students enrolled at Notre Dame, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,670. To help with additional expenses, 7 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 336 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Old Dominion is in the top on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 1 were 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. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Old Dominion University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 556 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12.Among the 52,017 students enrolled at UMN Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMN Twin Cities does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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%.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. UMGC is located in Adelphi, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 576 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UMGC also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, UMGC supports 58,526 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $913. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMGC does offer 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Maryland Global Campus]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-university-college/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Colorado Boulder ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 512 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 37,437 students enrolled at CU - Boulder, 1,379 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 968 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,889. To help with additional expenses, 46 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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 University of Colorado Boulder Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 106 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UND is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota, 796 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. 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 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 University of North Dakota]](/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/student-life/veterans/)

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 164 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, William & Mary also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, William & Mary supports 8,939 students, and 531 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 349 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. During this same period, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA
52Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
53University of DaytonDayton, OH
54Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
55Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
56University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
57Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
58University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
59Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
60University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
61University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
62University of North TexasDenton, TX
63North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
64University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE
64Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
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66Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
67University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
68Boston UniversityBoston, MA
69Keiser University - Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
70Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
71Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
72Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
73University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
74University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
75Rutgers University - NewarkNewark, NJ
76Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
77University at AlbanyAlbany, NY
78University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
79University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
80University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
81University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
82Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
83Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA
84University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
85University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE
86San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
87Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
88Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
89Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA
90Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
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90Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IL
92Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
93Columbia CollegeColumbia, MO
94Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
95Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO
96North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
97Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
98Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
99Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
100Moravian CollegeBethlehem, PA
101The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
102Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS
103Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
104Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
105Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
106Oklahoma State University - Main CampusStillwater, OK
107Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN
108California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, CA
109Texas A & M University - Central TexasKilleen, TX
110University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
111Saint Martin’s UniversityLacey, WA
112Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
113Queens CollegeQueens, NY
114San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
115Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH
RankCollegeLocation
116Rutgers University - CamdenCamden, NJ
117Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA
118University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
119Troy UniversityTroy, AL
120University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
121Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
122Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
123Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
124West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
125University of MississippiUniversity, MS
126Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY
127Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
128Towson UniversityTowson, MD
129Saint Joseph’s UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
130California State University - San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
131Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
132University of Wisconsin - La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
133Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJ
134National UniversityLa Jolla, CA
135University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
136The College at BrockportBrockport, NY
137East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN

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