by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study political science and government. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 572 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing political science and government., 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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University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government. program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong political science and government. program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the political science and government. program at University of Delaware
A rank of #3 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top political science and government. colleges for veteran students. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about political science and government. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government. program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing political science and government., landing the #5 spot this year. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about political science and government. at James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government.. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government. program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran political science and government. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full political science and government. report for University of Georgia
William & Mary placed #8 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about political science and government. at William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government.. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full political science and government. report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government.. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about political science and government. at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater placed #11 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 88.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the political science and government. program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government.. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about political science and government. at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #13 for veteran political science and government. students this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about political science and government. at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #14 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about political science and government. at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the political science and government. program at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full political science and government. report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #17 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about political science and government. at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #18 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full political science and government. report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University came in at #19 for veteran political science and government. students this year. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the political science and government. program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach placed #20 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about political science and government. at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida placed #21 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full political science and government. report for University of Florida
Winona State University came in at #22 for veteran political science and government. students this year. Winona State University scores 86.3 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 political science and government. report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 86.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full political science and government. report for Rutgers University-Newark
Binghamton University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government.. It scores 85.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about political science and government. at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #25 among the best political science and government. colleges for veterans. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full political science and government. report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
These political science and government. colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 83.46 |
| 52 | Arkansas State University | 83.41 |
| 53 | Southern New Hampshire University | 83.35 |
| 54 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 55 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 56 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 57 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 58 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 59 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 60 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 62 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 63 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 64 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 65 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 66 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 67 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 68 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 69 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 70 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 71 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 72 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 73 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 74 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 75 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 76 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 77 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 81.74 |
| 78 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 79 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 80 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying political science and government.: 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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