by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study english language literature, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 488 schools that stand out for veteran english language literature students, 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 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 english language literature colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full english language literature report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language literature at University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong english language literature program will find one at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong english language literature program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #4. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language literature at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes James Madison University one of the top english language literature colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.6 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 english language literature program at James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran english language literature students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full english language literature report for University of Georgia
William & Mary ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language literature at William & Mary
University of South Florida placed #9 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 89.0 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 literature report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick came in at #10 for veteran english language literature students this year. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about english language literature at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full english language literature report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 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 english language literature report for East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the english language literature program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #14 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University came in at #15 for veteran english language literature students this year. It scores 87.8 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 100.0.
More about the english language literature program at San Diego State University
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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #16 for veteran english language literature students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about english language literature at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english language literature at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #18 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the english language literature program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 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 english language literature program at California State University-Long Beach
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University of Florida placed #21 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for University of Florida
Winona State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english language literature at Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark placed #23 among the best english language literature colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english language literature report for Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing english language literature. 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. Read more about english language literature at Salt Lake Community College
Binghamton University came in at #25 for veteran english language literature students this year. It scores 85.8 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 english language literature program at Binghamton University
These english language literature colleges also placed near the top 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 literature 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 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 73 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 74 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 75 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 77 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 78 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 79 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 80 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
*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 english language literature: 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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