by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study french studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 11 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing french studies, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked french studies colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran french studies students better than American University this year. It scores 79.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the french studies program at American University
Veteran students seeking a strong french studies program will find one at The University of Texas at Austin, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about french studies at The University of Texas at Austin
A rank of #3 makes Fordham University one of the top french studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.8, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full french studies report for Fordham University
A rank of #4 makes Brown University one of the top french studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 73.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 39.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the french studies program at Brown University
New York University is a great choice for veterans pursuing french studies, landing the #5 spot this year. New York University scores 69.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.9, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the french studies program at New York University
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Brandeis University came in at #6 for veteran french studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.8, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the french studies program at Brandeis University
Dartmouth College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing french studies. Dartmouth College scores 60.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.2, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about french studies at Dartmouth College
Wellesley College came in at #8 for veteran french studies students this year. It scores 57.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 42.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the french studies program at Wellesley College
Barnard College placed #9 among the best french studies colleges for veterans. It scores 52.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 40.9, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the french studies program at Barnard College
Bowdoin College came in at #10 for veteran french studies students this year. It scores 52.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 41.8, and veteran resources 33.3.
Read more about french studies at Bowdoin College
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Emory University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing french studies. It scores 51.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.6, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the french studies program at Emory University
*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 french studies: 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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