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. The list below highlights 572 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing communication, general, 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 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 Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in communication, general. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong communication, general program will find one at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top communication, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong communication, general program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #5. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the communication, general program at James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #6 for veteran communication, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the communication, general program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia placed #7 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about communication, general at University of Georgia
University of South Florida landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication, general report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick placed #9 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full communication, general report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #10 for veteran communication, general students this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the communication, general program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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East Carolina University placed #11 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about communication, general at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication, general report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #13 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. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full communication, general report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. San Diego State University scores 87.8 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 communication, general program at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #15 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
See the full communication, general report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the communication, general program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Stony Brook University placed #17 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 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 Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best communication, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication, general report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the communication, general program at University of Florida
Winona State University came in at #20 for veteran communication, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about communication, general at Winona State University
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Salt Lake Community College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication, general report for Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication, general program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing communication, general. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication, general report for Florida State College at Jacksonville
Western Michigan University came in at #24 for veteran communication, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about communication, general at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #25 among the best communication, general colleges for veterans. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about communication, general at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Not far behind, these communication, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 51 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 52 | Nassau Community College | 82.91 |
| 53 | National University | 82.75 |
| 54 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 55 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 56 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 57 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 58 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 59 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 60 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
These communication, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 62 | Bellevue University | 82.13 |
| 63 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 64 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 65 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 66 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 67 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 68 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 69 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 70 | Colorado State University Global | 81.67 |
| 71 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 72 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 73 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 74 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 75 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 76 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 77 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 78 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| 79 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
| 80 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
*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 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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