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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater

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Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Theater Arts is the 70th most popular major in the country with 11,385 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across Michigan, there were 234 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer a degree in theater arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theater arts programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theater arts program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater”.

Top 11 Best Theater Arts Colleges for Veterans in Michigan

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 43 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, U-M has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. U-M offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full U-M Veteran Student Life Report

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Michigan University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater list. Eastern Michigan is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, Eastern Michigan has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 16,294 students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, 486 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 265 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,462. 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.

Full Eastern Michigan Veteran Student Life Report

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #3 spot on the list. Mount Pleasant, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Central Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 17,311 students enrolled at Central Michigan, 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 $425. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Michigan]](/colleges/central-michigan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, Wayne State has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 26,241 students enrolled at Wayne State, 470 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 244 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,101. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wayne State offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oakland University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater. Oakland is a fairly large public school situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awarded 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oakland, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 323 of the 18,552 students enrolled at Oakland University were GI Bill® students, of which 197 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,271. 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 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 Oakland Veteran Student Life Report

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Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater list. Grand Valley State University is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GVSU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 479 of the 23,350 students enrolled at GVSU were GI Bill® students, of which 198 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,686. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GVSU 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Grand Valley State University]](/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater list. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 41 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Michigan State supports 49,695 students, and 2 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 $14,686. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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 freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Michigan State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater ranking. University Center, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, Saginaw Valley State University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 8,028 students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University, 175 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,123. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Saginaw Valley State University]](/colleges/saginaw-valley-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #9, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater list. UM Flint is a medium-sized school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

UM Flint also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 6,829 students enrolled at UM Flint, 230 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,472. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through 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 University of Michigan - Flint]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint/student-life/veterans/)

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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater ranking. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, Northern Michigan University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 337 of the 7,368 students enrolled at Northern Michigan University were GI Bill® students, of which 136 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,630. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northern Michigan University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Northern Michigan University]](/colleges/northern-michigan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Michigan for Theater ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our michigan vets studying theater list, K College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 1,451 students enrolled at Kalamazoo College 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 scholarships 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Kalamazoo College]](/colleges/kalamazoo-college/student-life/veterans/)

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