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University of Connecticut tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for veterans in Connecticut. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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 43 colleges for veteran and military-affiliated students in Connecticut, 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 43 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges for veterans:
University of Connecticut tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for veterans in Connecticut. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Southern Connecticut State University earned the #2 place in Connecticut. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Out of the 43 colleges in Connecticut in this year's ranking, Connecticut State Community College landed the #3 spot. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Sacred Heart University earned the #4 place in Connecticut. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On affordability for veterans it scores 56.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Veteran and military students will find strong support at University of Connecticut-Stamford, which ranked #5 this year. University of Connecticut-Stamford scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point placed #6 among the best colleges for veterans in Connecticut. University of Connecticut-Avery Point scores 79.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earned the #7 position in Connecticut. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Central Connecticut State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best colleges for veterans. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 78.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Goodwin University landed the #9 spot in Connecticut this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Eastern Connecticut State University scores 76.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
University of New Haven earned the #11 position in Connecticut. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On affordability for veterans it scores 59.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Quinnipiac University landed the #12 spot in Connecticut this year. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 51.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-resources score.
Yale University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best colleges for veterans. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 41.9, and veteran resources 66.7.
Western Connecticut State University earned the #14 position in Connecticut. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 69.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary earned the #15 position in Connecticut. Holy Apostles College and Seminary scores 69.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-resources score.
Fairfield University earned the #16 position in Connecticut. It scores 69.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.1, and veteran resources 33.3.
University of Hartford earned the #17 position in Connecticut. It scores 67.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability scores 56.9, and veteran resources 66.7.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford earned the #18 position in Connecticut. It scores 66.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best colleges for veterans. Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden scores 65.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-resources score.
Post University landed the #20 spot in Connecticut this year. The school's overall veterans score is 65.6 out of 100. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Charter Oak State College placed #21 among the best colleges for veterans in Connecticut. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0.
Albertus Magnus College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 62.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 67.9, alongside a 33.3 veteran-resources score.
University of Saint Joseph came in at #23 in this year's ranking. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 59.1 out of 100. On affordability for veterans it scores 59.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best colleges for veterans. Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor scores 58.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On affordability for veterans it scores 75.2, and veteran resources 33.3.
Academy Di Capelli - School of Cosmetology earned the #25 position in Connecticut. On our overall veterans measure, it scores 56.3 out of 100. On affordability for veterans it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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