by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international relations and affairs. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 127 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing international relations and affairs., 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. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in international relations and affairs.. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international relations and affairs. report for University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international relations and affairs. program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong international relations and affairs. program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the international relations and affairs. program at James Madison University
A rank of #4 makes University of Georgia one of the top international relations and affairs. colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.3 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 international relations and affairs. report for University of Georgia
A rank of #5 makes William & Mary one of the top international relations and affairs. colleges for veteran students. William & Mary scores 89.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international relations and affairs. at University of South Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #7 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international relations and affairs. report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #8 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. It scores 87.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full international relations and affairs. report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Arkansas came in at #10 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the international relations and affairs. program at University of Arkansas
Miami University-Oxford placed #11 among the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international relations and affairs. program at Miami University-Oxford
Portland State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about international relations and affairs. at Portland State University
Texas State University placed #13 among the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. Texas State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at Texas State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 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 international relations and affairs. program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Florida State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international relations and affairs. at Florida State University
The University of Alabama landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the international relations and affairs. program at The University of Alabama
George Mason University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. It scores 82.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at George Mason University
Georgia Southern University came in at #18 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at Georgia Southern University
SUNY Buffalo State University came in at #19 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. It scores 81.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about international relations and affairs. at SUNY Buffalo State University
University of Nevada-Reno came in at #20 for veteran international relations and affairs. students this year. It scores 81.7 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 international relations and affairs. report for University of Nevada-Reno
University of South Carolina-Columbia landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international relations and affairs. program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Grand Valley State University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. Grand Valley State University scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international relations and affairs. report for Grand Valley State University
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. Middle Tennessee State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international relations and affairs. program at Middle Tennessee State University
University of Iowa landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and affairs.. University of Iowa scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international relations and affairs. report for University of Iowa
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus placed #25 among the best international relations and affairs. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international relations and affairs. at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Not far behind, these international relations and affairs. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 international relations and affairs.: 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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