by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study secondary school administration/principalship, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 13 colleges that serve veteran secondary school administration/principalship 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in secondary school administration/principalship. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the secondary school administration/principalship program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Western Michigan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the secondary school administration/principalship program at Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong secondary school administration/principalship program will find one at Appalachian State University, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about secondary school administration/principalship at Appalachian State University
North Carolina Central University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. It scores 75.9 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 secondary school administration/principalship at North Carolina Central University
A rank of #5 makes Northwest Missouri State University one of the top secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veteran students. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about secondary school administration/principalship at Northwest Missouri State University
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Lindenwood University placed #6 among the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. Lindenwood University scores 74.0 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 secondary school administration/principalship program at Lindenwood University
Charleston Southern University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. Charleston Southern University scores 72.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 87.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the secondary school administration/principalship program at Charleston Southern University
North Carolina A & T State University came in at #8 for veteran secondary school administration/principalship students this year. It scores 72.8 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 secondary school administration/principalship program at North Carolina A & T State University
University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Pembroke scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full secondary school administration/principalship report for University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. It scores 71.0 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 secondary school administration/principalship report for Southeast Missouri State University
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University of Mary landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing secondary school administration/principalship. University of Mary scores 68.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about secondary school administration/principalship at University of Mary
Wayne State College placed #12 among the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 66.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about secondary school administration/principalship at Wayne State College
Gwynedd Mercy University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best secondary school administration/principalship colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 70.8, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full secondary school administration/principalship report for Gwynedd Mercy University
*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 secondary school administration/principalship: 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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