by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study business/commerce, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 419 colleges that stand out for veteran business/commerce, general students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading business/commerce, general colleges for veterans below:
Our analysis ranked University of Georgia the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in business/commerce, general. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong business/commerce, general program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #2. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about business/commerce, general at University of South Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong business/commerce, general program will find one at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Veteran students seeking a strong business/commerce, general program will find one at Salt Lake Community College, which ranked #5. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about business/commerce, general at Salt Lake Community College
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Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing business/commerce, general. The school's overall veterans score is 85.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full business/commerce, general report for Florida State College at Jacksonville
Citadel Military College of South Carolina placed #7 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about business/commerce, general at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
University of Arkansas placed #8 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about business/commerce, general at University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Maryland-College Park
Texas Tech University placed #10 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full business/commerce, general report for Texas Tech University
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University of Kentucky came in at #11 for veteran business/commerce, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about business/commerce, general at University of Kentucky
Boise State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the business/commerce, general program at Boise State University
University of Central Florida landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing business/commerce, general. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing business/commerce, general. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full business/commerce, general report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #15 for veteran business/commerce, general students this year. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about business/commerce, general at University of Maryland Global Campus
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University of Connecticut placed #16 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing business/commerce, general. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the business/commerce, general program at Eastern Michigan University
University of Kansas placed #18 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at University of Kansas
Collin County Community College District ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full business/commerce, general report for Collin County Community College District
Florida State University placed #20 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about business/commerce, general at Florida State University
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The University of Alabama placed #21 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about business/commerce, general at The University of Alabama
George Mason University placed #22 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. George Mason University scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about business/commerce, general at George Mason University
Bellevue University came in at #23 for veteran business/commerce, general students this year. It scores 82.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full business/commerce, general report for Bellevue University
Georgia State University placed #24 among the best business/commerce, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the business/commerce, general program at Georgia State University
University of Nevada-Reno landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing business/commerce, general. It scores 81.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full business/commerce, general report for University of Nevada-Reno
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Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | South Texas College | 78.57 |
| 52 | Community College of Baltimore County | 78.48 |
| 53 | Anne Arundel Community College | 78.30 |
| 54 | Northern Kentucky University | 78.22 |
| 55 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 78.21 |
| 56 | Columbia College | 78.15 |
| 57 | Empire State University | 78.15 |
| 58 | University of Baltimore | 77.85 |
| 59 | Gonzaga University | 77.79 |
| 60 | Saint Cloud State University | 77.65 |
These business/commerce, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Westfield State University | 77.64 |
| 62 | University of Central Arkansas | 77.55 |
| 63 | University of West Florida | 77.22 |
| 64 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 77.22 |
| 65 | Sam Houston State University | 77.20 |
| 66 | Indiana University-Bloomington | 77.19 |
| 67 | Oklahoma City Community College | 77.15 |
| 68 | University of Louisville | 77.11 |
| 69 | American Public University System | 77.02 |
| 70 | Normandale Community College | 76.90 |
| 71 | Azusa Pacific University | 76.77 |
| 72 | Liberty University | 76.69 |
| 73 | Michigan State University | 76.58 |
| 74 | Columbia Basin College | 76.41 |
| 75 | Temple University | 76.37 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Howard Community College | 76.31 |
| 77 | Tri-County Technical College | 76.09 |
| 78 | Lone Star College System | 76.03 |
| 79 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 76.01 |
| 80 | Bismarck State College | 75.98 |
*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 business/commerce, general: 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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