by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study insurance, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 27 schools that stand out for veteran insurance students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of Georgia, our #1 insurance college for veterans. It scores 89.3 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. See the full insurance report for University of Georgia
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 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. More about the insurance program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong insurance program will find one at Franklin University, which ranked #3. Franklin University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full insurance report for Franklin University
Illinois State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing insurance, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about insurance at Illinois State University
Veteran students seeking a strong insurance program will find one at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which ranked #5. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about insurance at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Florida State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing insurance. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about insurance at Florida State University
Georgia State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best insurance 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. See the full insurance report for Georgia State University
University of South Carolina-Columbia came in at #8 for veteran insurance students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the insurance program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Ball State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the insurance program at Ball State University
Appalachian State University placed #10 among the best insurance colleges for veterans. Appalachian State University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full insurance report for Appalachian State University
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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing insurance. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 52.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full insurance report for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #12 for veteran insurance students this year. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 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 insurance at Eastern Kentucky University
University of Wisconsin-Madison came in at #13 for veteran insurance students this year. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the insurance program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Central Arkansas ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about insurance at University of Central Arkansas
Central Washington University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. Central Washington University scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full insurance report for Central Washington University
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Missouri State University-Springfield placed #16 among the best insurance colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about insurance at Missouri State University-Springfield
University of Houston-Downtown came in at #17 for veteran insurance students this year. It scores 74.7 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 insurance program at University of Houston-Downtown
Butler University placed #18 among the best insurance colleges for veterans. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 59.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the insurance program at Butler University
University of North Texas came in at #19 for veteran insurance students this year. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full insurance report for University of North Texas
University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #20 for veteran insurance students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Read more about insurance at University of Louisiana at Monroe
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University of Central Oklahoma came in at #21 for veteran insurance students this year. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about insurance at University of Central Oklahoma
University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #22 for veteran insurance students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about insurance at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Boston University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the insurance program at Boston University
University of Mississippi ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best insurance colleges for veterans. University of Mississippi scores 70.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full insurance report for University of Mississippi
The University of Olivet landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing insurance. The school's overall veterans score is 70.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 82.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full insurance report for The University of Olivet
These insurance colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 studying insurance: 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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