by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study taxation, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 34 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing taxation, 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. 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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Leading the list is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, our #1 taxation college for veterans. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the taxation program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the taxation program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores 84.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the taxation program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Portland State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing taxation, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 83.6 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 taxation at Portland State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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California State University-Northridge ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. It scores 82.5 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 taxation at California State University-Northridge
The University of Alabama ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best taxation 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, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the taxation program at The University of Alabama
Georgia State University came in at #8 for veteran taxation students this year. Georgia State University scores 82.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the taxation program at Georgia State University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. It scores 81.8 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 taxation report for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Mississippi State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about taxation at Mississippi State University
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California State University-Fullerton landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing taxation. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about taxation at California State University-Fullerton
Golden Gate University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. Golden Gate University scores 80.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 86.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about taxation at Golden Gate University
Weber State University placed #13 among the best taxation colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 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 taxation at Weber State University
University of Colorado Boulder came in at #14 for veteran taxation students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full taxation report for University of Colorado Boulder
Villanova University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing taxation. The school's overall veterans score is 78.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.9, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Gonzaga University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing taxation. It scores 77.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 50.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about taxation at Gonzaga University
Temple University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing taxation. 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. See the full taxation report for Temple University
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #18 for veteran taxation students this year. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full taxation report for Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Hofstra University came in at #19 for veteran taxation students this year. Hofstra University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 48.9, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full taxation report for Hofstra University
Pace University came in at #20 for veteran taxation students this year. Pace University scores 73.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 52.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full taxation report for Pace University
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Southern Methodist University came in at #21 for veteran taxation students this year. It scores 73.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the taxation program at Southern Methodist University
Fordham University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best taxation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about taxation at Fordham University
University of North Texas came in at #23 for veteran taxation students this year. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full taxation report for University of North Texas
DePaul University placed #24 among the best taxation colleges for veterans. It scores 71.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full taxation report for DePaul University
University of Southern California placed #25 among the best taxation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the taxation program at University of Southern California
These taxation colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying taxation: 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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