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2023 Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

381 Ranked Colleges
9,342 Degrees Awarded
$35,600 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 11,385 people earned their degree in theater arts, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 9,342 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 381 colleges that offered a degree in theater arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theater arts 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 theater arts program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Out of the 381 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 43 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M also made our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor were GI Bill® students, of which 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 381 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Southern California is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 48 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, USC supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full University of Southern California Veteran Student Life Report

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola Marymount University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying theater list, Loyola Marymount has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount, 15 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,741. During this same period, 6 students qualified for 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Loyola Marymount University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 57 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 86 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Florida State also did well on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Florida State University 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 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Webster also did well on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,175. 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.

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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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Purdue is also in the top of our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Purdue University - Main Campus supports 46,655 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,765. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also made our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25.According to our most recent data, Iowa supports 30,318 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. To help with additional expenses, 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 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 University of Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UK is in the top on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UK Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying theater list, UW - Madison has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #11, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 50 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 117 of the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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 96%.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 33 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

UIUC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC, 10 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UIUC]](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

With a ranking of #13, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying theater list, Notre Dame has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 12,809 students enrolled at University of Notre Dame, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,670. On top of their other funding sources, 7 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%. 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 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 are 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 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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With a ranking of #15, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 26 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill excels when it comes to theater quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Syracuse is also in the top of our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Syracuse University supports 21,322 students, and 385 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 250 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students received scholarships through 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #17. New York University is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 294 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 were 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 $6,388. During this same period, 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 90%. 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 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 30 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. During this same period, 357 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The University of Alabama]](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Among the 27,562 students enrolled at University of Arkansas, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Arkansas offers 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 61 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Arizona State University - Tempe supports 74,795 students, and 7,566 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. On top of their other funding sources, 672 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona State University - Tempe 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 36 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 27,772 students enrolled at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, 12 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,720. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 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%.

Full University of Oklahoma Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #22, James Madison University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 69 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 842 of the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University were GI Bill® students, of which 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. During this same period, 3 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 James Madison University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,283 of the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle were GI Bill® students, of which 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 49 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 are 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 $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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%.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s ranking. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

UNLV also claimed a top spot on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 31,142 students enrolled at University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 1,594 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,370. 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 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 UNLV Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Theater for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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51University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
52Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
53Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL
54University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
55Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
56Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PA
57The New SchoolNew York, NY
58University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS

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