by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study engineering, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 126 colleges that serve veteran engineering, 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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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in engineering, general. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
James Madison University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. 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. See the full engineering, general report for James Madison University
A rank of #3 makes University of Georgia one of the top engineering, general colleges for veteran students. 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. Read more about engineering, general at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong engineering, general program will find one at East Carolina University, which ranked #4. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the engineering, general program at East Carolina University
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great choice for veterans pursuing engineering, general, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about engineering, general at University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Stony Brook University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at Stony Brook University
University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 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 engineering, general program at University of Arkansas
University of Alabama in Huntsville placed #8 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the engineering, general program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Maryland-College Park came in at #9 for veteran engineering, general students this year. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 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 engineering, general report for University of Maryland-College Park
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about engineering, general at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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Texas Tech University placed #11 among the best engineering, 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at Texas Tech University
Boise State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the engineering, general program at Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee placed #13 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the engineering, general program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Connecticut placed #14 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus came in at #15 for veteran engineering, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full engineering, general report for Ohio University-Main Campus
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Colorado School of Mines placed #16 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Colorado School of Mines scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at Colorado School of Mines
Texas State University came in at #17 for veteran engineering, general students this year. Texas State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full engineering, general report for Texas State University
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about engineering, general at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rowan University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. Rowan University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about engineering, general at Rowan University
Georgia Southern University placed #20 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full engineering, general report for Georgia Southern University
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Wake Technical Community College came in at #21 for veteran engineering, general students this year. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full engineering, general report for Wake Technical Community College
Grand Valley State University came in at #22 for veteran engineering, general students this year. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at Grand Valley State University
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #23 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 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 engineering, general program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Minnesota State University-Mankato ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the engineering, general program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
University of Colorado Colorado Springs came in at #25 for veteran engineering, general students this year. It scores 81.0 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 engineering, general program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
These engineering, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying engineering, 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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