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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 205,984 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, social sciences is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,262 and had an average of $23,306 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 39,838 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,611 and $23,755 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 31,817 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 157 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in social sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great social sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the social sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 157 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’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 733 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgetown also made our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5.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 received funds 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

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

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s social sciences degrees to 662 students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Rutgers University - New Brunswick supports 50,411 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 $3,625. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s social sciences degrees to 608 students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 217 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 89%, 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 Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 409 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell also made our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4.Of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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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 #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s social sciences degrees to 1,159 students in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. During this same period, 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.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 85 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,422. During this same period, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, 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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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 934 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

NYU also made our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9.According to our most recent data, New York University 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. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school awarded 310 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

Among the 58,526 students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $913. During this same period, 4 students received funds through 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%.

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

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Fordham U is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 461 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Fordham U is in the top on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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. 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 89%.

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

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 1,265 degrees to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

UMCP also made our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10.According to our most recent data, University of Maryland - College Park supports 40,709 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

With a ranking of #11, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Johns Hopkins is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 298 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 28,890 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins, 4 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,793. During this same period, 0 students received funds through 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 115 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, CUA is in the top on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 5,366 students enrolled at CUA, 196 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,878. On top of their other funding sources, 53 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CUA 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at CUA]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 519 bachelors’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying social sciences list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 324 of the 26,552 students enrolled at UPenn were GI Bill® students, of which 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 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 95%. 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.

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

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. The American University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 764 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 14,001 students enrolled at The 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,027. In addition to receiving other benefits, 206 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 at Albany
Albany, New York

With a ranking of #15, University at Albany did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s social sciences degrees to 692 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UAlbany supports 17,688 students, and 260 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,220. 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.

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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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #16, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Drexel is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 84 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Drexel University supports 23,589 students, and 2 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 funds 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 546 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Pitt is in the top on our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,281. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 234 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester also took the #20 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Rochester, 7 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,872. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

Stockton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. This medium-sized school is located in Galloway, New Jersey, and it awarded 238 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Stockton State supports 9,893 students, and 272 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 168 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,955. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, 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%.

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 543 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Delaware supports 23,613 students, and 364 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 188 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,229. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UD]](/colleges/university-of-delaware/student-life/veterans/)

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Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Moravian College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 65 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 2,605 students enrolled at Moravian College, 50 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,644. On top of their other funding sources, 14 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Moravian]](/colleges/moravian-college-and-moravian-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Newark, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s social sciences degrees to 139 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 13,231 students enrolled at Rutgers University - Newark 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 $29,673. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers University - Newark offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers Newark]](/colleges/rutgers-university-newark/student-life/veterans/)

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Niagara University
Niagara University, New York

Niagara University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Niagara University, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 70 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 3,544 students enrolled at Niagara University, 114 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 60 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,174. During this same period, 20 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%.

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Queens College
Queens, New York

With a ranking of #24, Queens College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. QC is a fairly large public school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 783 bachelors’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 215 of the 19,700 students enrolled at QC were GI Bill® students, of which 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,823. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. QC 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%.

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Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania

Cabrini University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 34 degrees to qualified bachelors’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Cabrini University supports 2,009 students, and 24 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,435. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Cabrini University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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