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University of Delaware tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for veterans in Delaware. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking for a college that has your back, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 13 schools ranked on how well they support veterans in Delaware, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits, academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 13 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges for veterans below:
University of Delaware tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for veterans in Delaware. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Out of the 13 colleges in Delaware in this year's ranking, Delaware Technical Community College-Terry landed the #2 spot. The school's overall veterans score is 75.1 out of 100. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
A rank of #3 makes Delaware State University one of the best colleges for veterans in Delaware. It scores 73.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-resources score.
Out of the 13 colleges in Delaware in this year's ranking, Wilmington University landed the #4 spot. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Veteran and military students will find strong support at Goldey-Beacom College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's overall veterans score is 69.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-resources score.
Strayer University-Delaware earned the #6 position in Delaware. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 67.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Polytech Adult Education came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's overall veterans score is 58.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Dawn Career Institute LLC landed the #8 spot in Delaware this year. The school's overall veterans score is 52.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-resources score.
All In The Wrist Barber Academy placed #9 among the best colleges for veterans in Delaware. It scores 52.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology earned the #10 position in Delaware. Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology scores 47.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0.
Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 47.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0.
Paul Mitchell the School Delaware placed #12 among the best colleges for veterans in Delaware. Paul Mitchell the School Delaware scores 45.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Academy of Massage and Bodywork earned the #13 position in Delaware. The school's overall veterans score is 36.6 out of 100.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits, academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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