by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study actuarial science, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 55 programs that stand out for veteran actuarial science students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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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Here are the top-ranked actuarial science colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full actuarial science report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top actuarial science colleges for veteran students. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the actuarial science program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong actuarial science program will find one at University of Central Florida, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at University of Central Florida
A rank of #4 makes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee one of the top actuarial science colleges for veteran students. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full actuarial science report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Veteran students seeking a strong actuarial science program will find one at Iowa State University, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of California-Santa Barbara placed #6 among the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full actuarial science report for University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Connecticut landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing actuarial science. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 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 actuarial science at University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the actuarial science program at Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Dearborn came in at #9 for veteran actuarial science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the actuarial science program at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Florida State University came in at #10 for veteran actuarial science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
See the full actuarial science report for Florida State University
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Georgia State University placed #11 among the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. It scores 82.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the actuarial science program at Georgia State University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing actuarial science. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the actuarial science program at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about actuarial science at Middle Tennessee State University
University of Iowa came in at #14 for veteran actuarial science students this year. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at University of Iowa
Towson University came in at #15 for veteran actuarial science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the actuarial science program at The University of Texas at Dallas
Ball State University placed #17 among the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at Ball State University
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing actuarial science. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Appalachian State University placed #19 among the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at Appalachian State University
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing actuarial science. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 52.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full actuarial science report for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
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Purdue University-Main Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing actuarial science. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the actuarial science program at Purdue University-Main Campus
University of California-Los Angeles came in at #22 for veteran actuarial science students this year. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full actuarial science report for University of California-Los Angeles
Central Michigan University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best actuarial science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the actuarial science program at Central Michigan University
University of Wisconsin-Madison came in at #24 for veteran actuarial science students this year. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about actuarial science at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of St Thomas came in at #25 for veteran actuarial science students this year. University of St Thomas scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 51.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the actuarial science program at University of St Thomas
Not far behind, these actuarial science colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 actuarial science: 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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