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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

78 Ranked Colleges
4,426 Degrees Awarded
$56,002 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s” ranking.

International Relations & National Security is the 67th most popular major in the country with 14,306 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, international relations and national security graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $41,288 and had an average of $21,455 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 78 colleges that offered a degree in international relations and national security. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great international relations and national security 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 international relations and national security program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree vets studying international relations.

Top 25 Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 78 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 283 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgetown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown, 10 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgetown does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 Georgetown University]](/colleges/georgetown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 85 students in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #23 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Texas A&M University - College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 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 $4,925. During this same period, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 78 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 46 diplomas to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2020-2021.

Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Webster supports 8,197 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. 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 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 Webster Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 381 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying international relations list, GWU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, GWU supports 27,017 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 78 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #5 spot on the list. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 masters’s international relations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students received scholarships 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 91%. 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 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full USC Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 76 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse does offer 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Syracuse]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 76 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU offers credit for military training for eligible 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Fordham University supports 16,364 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Fordham University]](/colleges/fordham-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 4 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Carnegie Mellon also took the #12 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon, 117 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 Carnegie Mellon University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 32 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 17,809 students enrolled at U Miami, 4 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. During this same period, 2 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 91%, 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

Florida State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students received funds through 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s international relations degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.

NYU also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15.According to our most recent data, NYU supports 52,775 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, 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 NYU Veteran Student Life Report

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Johns Hopkins University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 490 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 28,890 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,793. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, 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 Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 13 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW Seattle]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont

Norwich University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. Norwich is a private not-for-profit institution located in Northfield, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 74 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 3,975 students enrolled at Norwich University, 822 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 569 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,528. During this same period, 55 students qualified for 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%.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 20 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Wisconsin - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 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%.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 48 degrees to qualified masters’s international relations students in 2020-2021.

UChicago also took the #10 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 17,834 students enrolled at UChicago, 241 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 113 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,948. During this same period, 58 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. American University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 279 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University also made our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9.Of the 14,001 students enrolled at American University, 613 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,027. In addition to receiving other benefits, 206 students received scholarships through 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The American University]](/colleges/american-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - San Diego landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 108 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

UCSD also took the #19 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 39,576 students enrolled at University of California - San Diego, 112 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,596. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 University of California - San Diego Veteran Student Life Report

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 14 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 11,550 students enrolled at Marquette, 140 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 93 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,404. During this same period, 30 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 88%. 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 Marquette University]](/colleges/marquette-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. This small school is located in Prescott, Arizona, and it awarded 4 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,004 students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, 282 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,865. On top of their other funding sources, 143 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

University of Denver came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. DU is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 60 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 13,856 students enrolled at University of Denver, 571 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 373 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,359. In addition to receiving other benefits, 155 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 Denver Veteran Student Life Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 5 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 43,064 students enrolled at Indiana University - Bloomington, 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

With a ranking of #24, Stanford University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s list. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 33 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Stanford also took the #3 spot in our “Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 188 of the 15,953 students enrolled at Stanford were GI Bill® students, of which 118 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,909. To help with additional expenses, 61 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Stanford University]](/colleges/stanford-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for International Relations for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 93 masters’s international relations degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. On top of their other funding sources, 386 students qualified for 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 Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)

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