by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international relations and national security studies. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 134 schools that stand out for veteran international relations and national security studies. 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. 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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Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in international relations and national security studies.. University of Delaware scores 91.1 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 national security studies. at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing international relations and national security studies., landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for James Madison University
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing international relations and national security studies., landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for University of Georgia
A rank of #5 makes William & Mary one of the top international relations and national security studies. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and national security studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at University of South Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #7 for veteran international relations and national security studies. students this year. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
San Diego State University placed #8 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at San Diego State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #9 for veteran international relations and national security studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Arkansas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for University of Arkansas
Miami University-Oxford came in at #12 for veteran international relations and national security studies. students this year. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at Miami University-Oxford
Portland State University placed #13 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at Portland State University
Texas State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international relations and national security studies. report for Texas State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities placed #15 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Florida State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and national security studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at Florida State University
The University of Alabama ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at The University of Alabama
George Mason University placed #18 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at George Mason University
Bellevue University came in at #19 for veteran international relations and national security studies. students this year. It scores 82.1 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 national security studies. at Bellevue University
Georgia Southern University placed #20 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at Georgia Southern University
SUNY Buffalo State University placed #21 among the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at SUNY Buffalo State University
University of Nevada-Reno came in at #22 for veteran international relations and national security studies. students this year. University of Nevada-Reno scores 81.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at University of Nevada-Reno
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Grand Valley State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best international relations and national security studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international relations and national security studies. at Grand Valley State University
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing international relations and national security studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international relations and national security studies. program at Middle Tennessee State University
These international relations and national security studies. colleges also placed near the top 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 national security studies.: 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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