by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study american/united states studies/civilization, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 38 programs that serve veteran american/united states studies/civilization 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in american/united states studies/civilization. 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 american/united states studies/civilization at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Veteran students seeking a strong american/united states studies/civilization program will find one at William & Mary, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at William & Mary
Veteran students seeking a strong american/united states studies/civilization program will find one at California State University-Long Beach, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at California State University-Long Beach
Veteran students seeking a strong american/united states studies/civilization program will find one at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, which ranked #5. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of Connecticut landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. It scores 84.3 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. More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at University of Connecticut
University of Kansas came in at #7 for veteran american/united states studies/civilization 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for University of Kansas
Miami University-Oxford landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at Miami University-Oxford
Towson University came in at #9 for veteran american/united states studies/civilization students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at Towson University
California State University-Fullerton landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at California State University-Fullerton
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American University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. It scores 79.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 48.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for American University
George Washington University placed #12 among the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for George Washington University
University of Massachusetts-Boston came in at #13 for veteran american/united states studies/civilization students this year. It scores 79.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Utah State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for Utah State University
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Washington University in St Louis came in at #16 for veteran american/united states studies/civilization students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at Washington University in St Louis
Cornell University placed #17 among the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. Cornell University scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at Cornell University
University of Hawaii at Manoa placed #18 among the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. It scores 75.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of California-Davis placed #19 among the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. University of California-Davis scores 74.9 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 american/united states studies/civilization report for University of California-Davis
University of Notre Dame placed #20 among the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Georgetown University came in at #21 for veteran american/united states studies/civilization students this year. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for Georgetown University
Brigham Young University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full american/united states studies/civilization report for Brigham Young University
University of California-Berkeley landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing american/united states studies/civilization. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at University of California-Berkeley
Fordham University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 43.8, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the american/united states studies/civilization program at Fordham University
Brown University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best american/united states studies/civilization colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 39.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american/united states studies/civilization at Brown University
These american/united states studies/civilization colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 american/united states studies/civilization: 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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