by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study latin american studies, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 35 schools that stand out for veteran latin american studies students, 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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Our analysis ranked University of Florida the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in latin american studies. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full latin american studies report for University of Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong latin american studies program will find one at Binghamton University, which ranked #2. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the latin american studies program at Binghamton University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 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 latin american studies program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong latin american studies program will find one at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about latin american studies at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of Connecticut came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 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 latin american studies at University of Connecticut
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Miami University-Oxford placed #6 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. Miami University-Oxford scores 83.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full latin american studies report for Miami University-Oxford
University of Illinois Chicago ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the latin american studies program at University of Illinois Chicago
University of California-Los Angeles came in at #8 for veteran latin american studies students this year. University of California-Los Angeles scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about latin american studies at University of California-Los Angeles
American University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing latin american studies. The school's overall veterans score is 79.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 48.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about latin american studies at American University
University of Arizona came in at #10 for veteran latin american studies students this year. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full latin american studies report for University of Arizona
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Indiana University-Bloomington placed #11 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. Indiana University-Bloomington scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the latin american studies program at Indiana University-Bloomington
The University of Texas at Austin placed #12 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the latin american studies program at The University of Texas at Austin
University of California-Riverside came in at #13 for veteran latin american studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the latin american studies program at University of California-Riverside
Washington University in St Louis ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the latin american studies program at Washington University in St Louis
University of California-San Diego landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing latin american studies. University of California-San Diego scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the latin american studies program at University of California-San Diego
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California State University-Chico placed #16 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. California State University-Chico scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the latin american studies program at California State University-Chico
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign came in at #17 for veteran latin american studies students this year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores 75.4 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 latin american studies report for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Georgetown University came in at #18 for veteran latin american studies students this year. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the latin american studies program at Georgetown University
Brigham Young University placed #19 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. Brigham Young University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full latin american studies report for Brigham Young University
Florida International University came in at #20 for veteran latin american studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full latin american studies report for Florida International University
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Fordham University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about latin american studies at Fordham University
California State University-Los Angeles placed #22 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. California State University-Los Angeles scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about latin american studies at California State University-Los Angeles
University of Oregon landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing latin american studies. The school's overall veterans score is 71.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the latin american studies program at University of Oregon
Amherst College placed #24 among the best latin american studies colleges for veterans. It scores 64.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full latin american studies report for Amherst College
Brandeis University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing latin american studies. Brandeis University scores 62.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.8, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the latin american studies program at Brandeis University
These latin american studies colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 latin american 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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