by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study communication, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 137 programs that serve veteran communication, general 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked communication, general colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in communication, general. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 communication, general report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full communication, general report for The University of Texas at Arlington
Western Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about communication, general at Western Michigan University
University of California-Santa Barbara is a great choice for veterans pursuing communication, general, landing the #4 spot this year. University of California-Santa Barbara scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the communication, general program at University of California-Santa Barbara
Arkansas State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the communication, general program at Arkansas State University
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National University placed #6 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for National University
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication, general report for Texas A&M University-College Station
Bellevue University came in at #8 for veteran communication, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication, general program at Bellevue University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College came in at #9 for veteran communication, general students this year. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication, general report for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Colorado State University Global placed #10 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. Colorado State University Global scores 81.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the communication, general program at Colorado State University Global
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about communication, general at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Towson University came in at #12 for veteran communication, general students this year. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the communication, general program at Towson University
Oakland University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication, general report for Oakland University
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed #14 among the best communication, general 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, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the communication, general program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 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 communication, general at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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University of Illinois Chicago ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication, general report for University of Illinois Chicago
Purdue University-Main Campus came in at #17 for veteran communication, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about communication, general at Purdue University-Main Campus
Jacksonville State University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. It scores 80.1 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 communication, general at Jacksonville State University
University of Missouri-St Louis placed #19 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 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 communication, general report for University of Missouri-St Louis
Sacred Heart University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 56.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full communication, general report for Sacred Heart University
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George Washington University placed #21 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for George Washington University
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. University of Massachusetts-Boston scores 79.0 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 communication, general program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Minnesota-Crookston ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for University of Minnesota-Crookston
University of North Florida placed #24 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. University of North Florida scores 78.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for University of North Florida
Edgewood College came in at #25 for veteran communication, general students this year. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 77.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about communication, general at Edgewood College
Not far behind, these communication, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 communication, 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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