by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study equestrian/equine studies, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 8 colleges that serve veteran equestrian/equine studies students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran equestrian/equine studies students better than SUNY Morrisville this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about equestrian/equine studies at SUNY Morrisville
Colorado State University-Fort Collins came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best equestrian/equine studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about equestrian/equine studies at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Veteran students seeking a strong equestrian/equine studies program will find one at The University of Findlay, which ranked #3. The University of Findlay scores 68.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 68.4, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about equestrian/equine studies at The University of Findlay
West Texas A & M University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best equestrian/equine studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 66.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the equestrian/equine studies program at West Texas A & M University
A rank of #5 makes Midway University one of the top equestrian/equine studies colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 64.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Read more about equestrian/equine studies at Midway University
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Asbury University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing equestrian/equine studies. The school's overall veterans score is 64.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 80.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full equestrian/equine studies report for Asbury University
William Woods University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing equestrian/equine studies. William Woods University scores 63.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 94.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the equestrian/equine studies program at William Woods University
Centenary University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing equestrian/equine studies. Centenary University scores 61.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.9, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about equestrian/equine studies at Centenary University
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying equestrian/equine studies: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), 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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