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2023 Best Dance Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
569 Degrees Awarded
$30,300 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 3,288 people earned their degree in dance, making the major the 158th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, dance graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $22,085 and had an average of $24,389 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 569 dance graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,053 and $24,378 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in dance. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality dance programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the dance program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region vets studying dance.

Top 25 Best Dance Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF were GI Bill® students, of which 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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 University of Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UA also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, The University of Alabama supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 32 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.

Florida State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Florida State supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. During this same period, 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 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 26 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Greensboro also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro, 885 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. On top of their other funding sources, 14 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Greensboro offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.

UK also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, University of Kentucky supports 29,986 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 University of Kentucky]](/colleges/university-of-kentucky/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 19 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, ECU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 28,798 students enrolled at ECU, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full ECU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 35,470 students enrolled at University of South Carolina - Columbia, 1,609 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. To help with additional expenses, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Carolina - Columbia does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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%.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 13 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

Southern Miss also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 351 of the 14,606 students enrolled at Southern Miss were GI Bill® students, of which 226 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,605. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southern Miss does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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With a ranking of #9, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 6 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, VCU supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. VCU offers 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%.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 15 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, GMU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. During this same period, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Mason University]](/colleges/george-mason-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 2,211 of the 50,626 students enrolled at University of South Florida - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Florida - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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%.

Full USF Tampa Veteran Student Life Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Winthrop University is a medium-sized school located in Rock Hill, South Carolina that handed out 10 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, Winthrop has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,576 students enrolled at Winthrop, 416 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 120 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,514. During this same period, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s dance degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

JU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 459 of the 4,053 students enrolled at Jacksonville University were GI Bill® students, of which 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,339. In addition to receiving other benefits, 115 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Jacksonville University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 9 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke, 36 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,387. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Located in Radford, Virginia, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.

Radford also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 10,695 students enrolled at Radford University, 460 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 225 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,142. 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.

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking, coming in at #16. Tulane is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 10 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

Tulane also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 13,927 students enrolled at Tulane University of Louisiana, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,227. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%. 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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

UGA also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, UGA supports 39,147 students, and 9 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 $7,402. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UGA Veteran Student Life Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,132. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Boone, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Appalachian State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 20,023 students enrolled at Appalachian State University, 780 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 393 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,464. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Appalachian State University offers 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Appalachian State Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 8 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

WKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 17,517 students enrolled at Western Kentucky University, 847 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 345 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,743. During this same period, 0 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 WKU]](/colleges/western-kentucky-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking, coming in at #21. UNCSA is a small public school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 25 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

UNCSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 1,070 students enrolled at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 28 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,127. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 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 91%, 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 University of North Carolina School of the Arts]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-school-of-the-arts/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte supports 30,146 students, and 1,476 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 642 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,691. On top of their other funding sources, 13 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 85%. 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/student-life/veterans/)

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance ranking. This small school is located in Winchester, Virginia, and it awarded 15 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

Shenandoah also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 222 of the 4,174 students enrolled at Shenandoah University were GI Bill® students, of which 133 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,576. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Shenandoah University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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 Shenandoah University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #24, The University of Tampa did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. UT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 5 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, UT has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, UT supports 9,605 students, and 526 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 345 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,049. To help with additional expenses, 77 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UT 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UT]](/colleges/the-university-of-tampa/student-life/veterans/)

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Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia

With a ranking of #25, Brenau University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Dance list. Brenau University is a small school located in Gainesville, Georgia that handed out 5 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying dance list, Brenau has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 2,813 students enrolled at Brenau, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,961. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Brenau does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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