by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study near and middle eastern studies, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 23 colleges that stand out for veteran near and middle eastern studies 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. 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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No school served veteran near and middle eastern studies students better than University of Michigan-Ann Arbor this year. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong near and middle eastern studies program will find one at University of California-Santa Barbara, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about near and middle eastern studies at University of California-Santa Barbara
A rank of #4 makes Florida State University one of the top near and middle eastern studies colleges for veteran students. Florida State University scores 82.4 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 near and middle eastern studies report for Florida State University
A rank of #5 makes University of California-Los Angeles one of the top near and middle eastern studies colleges for veteran students. 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Arizona placed #6 among the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for University of Arizona
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #7 for veteran near and middle eastern studies students this year. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for The University of Texas at Austin
Cornell University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. Cornell University scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 41.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at Cornell University
University of California-Davis came in at #9 for veteran near and middle eastern studies students this year. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at University of California-Davis
Georgetown University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. Georgetown University scores 74.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Fordham University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at Fordham University
Brown University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at Brown University
Yale University placed #13 among the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 41.9, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about near and middle eastern studies at Yale University
University of Southern California ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. It scores 70.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for University of Southern California
New York University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing near and middle eastern studies. The school's overall veterans score is 69.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.9, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Brandeis University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. Brandeis University scores 62.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.8, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about near and middle eastern studies at Brandeis University
Dartmouth College placed #17 among the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. It scores 60.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for Dartmouth College
University of Richmond came in at #18 for veteran near and middle eastern studies students this year. It scores 57.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.3, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at University of Richmond
Middlebury College came in at #19 for veteran near and middle eastern studies students this year. Middlebury College scores 57.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.5, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about near and middle eastern studies at Middlebury College
Wellesley College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 57.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 42.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about near and middle eastern studies at Wellesley College
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Dickinson College placed #21 among the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. It scores 52.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 42.7, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the near and middle eastern studies program at Dickinson College
Emory University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best near and middle eastern studies colleges for veterans. Emory University scores 51.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about near and middle eastern studies at Emory University
Smith College landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing near and middle eastern studies. It scores 45.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full near and middle eastern studies report for Smith College
*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 near and middle eastern 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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