by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study english language and literature, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 489 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing english language and literature, general, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 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 english language and literature, general. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top english language and literature, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for veterans pursuing english language and literature, general, landing the #3 spot this year. 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. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong english language and literature, general program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #4. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the english language and literature, general program at James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #6 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of Georgia
William & Mary ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the english language and literature, general program at William & Mary
University of South Florida came in at #9 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick came in at #10 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about english language and literature, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #11 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language and literature, general at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 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 english language and literature, general at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University placed #13 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #14 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University came in at #15 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the english language and literature, general program at San Diego State University
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University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #16 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 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 english language and literature, general program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #17 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. 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 english language and literature, general program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #18 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language and literature, general report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #19 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the english language and literature, general program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 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 english language and literature, general report for California State University-Long Beach
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University of Florida came in at #21 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at University of Florida
Winona State University placed #22 among the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language and literature, general program at Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best english language and literature, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the english language and literature, general program at Salt Lake Community College
Binghamton University came in at #25 for veteran english language and literature, general students this year. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about english language and literature, general at Binghamton University
Not far behind, these english language and literature, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 52 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 53 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 54 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 55 | National University | 82.75 |
| 56 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 57 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 58 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 59 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 60 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
These english language and literature, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 62 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 63 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 64 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 65 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 66 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 67 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 68 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 69 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 70 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 71 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 72 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 73 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 74 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 75 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 77 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 78 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 79 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 80 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
*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 english language and literature, 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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