by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study educational leadership and administration, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 294 schools that stand out for veteran educational leadership and administration, general 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. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran educational leadership and administration, general students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full educational leadership and administration, general report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general, landing the #2 spot this year. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at University of Delaware
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at University of Georgia
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at University of South Florida
East Carolina University is a great choice for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 88.2 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 100.0.
More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at East Carolina University
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The University of Texas at Arlington placed #6 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full educational leadership and administration, general report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University placed #7 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 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 educational leadership and administration, general program at San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full educational leadership and administration, general report for University of Florida
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #10 for veteran educational leadership and administration, general students this year. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
See the full educational leadership and administration, general report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Western Michigan University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #12 for veteran educational leadership and administration, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas placed #13 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.1 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 educational leadership and administration, general report for University of Maryland-College Park
University of Kentucky placed #15 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Kentucky
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Boise State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full educational leadership and administration, general report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 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. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Connecticut landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at Eastern Michigan University
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Ohio University-Main Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing educational leadership and administration, general. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas came in at #22 for veteran educational leadership and administration, general students this year. It scores 84.0 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. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at University of Kansas
Miami University-Oxford placed #23 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about educational leadership and administration, general at Miami University-Oxford
University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #24 for veteran educational leadership and administration, general students this year. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 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 educational leadership and administration, general program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Arkansas State University placed #25 among the best educational leadership and administration, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the educational leadership and administration, general program at Arkansas State University
Not far behind, these educational leadership and administration, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 51 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 52 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 53 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 54 | California State University-Sacramento | 80.65 |
| 55 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 56 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 57 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 58 | Samford University | 80.46 |
| 59 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 80.39 |
*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 educational leadership and administration, 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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