by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study russian studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 20 schools that stand out for veteran russian studies students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops our 2026 ranking of the best russian studies 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. More about the russian studies program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Binghamton University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best russian studies colleges for veterans. Binghamton University scores 85.8 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. More about the russian studies program at Binghamton University
Veteran students seeking a strong russian studies program will find one at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. It scores 85.4 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 russian studies program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong russian studies program will find one at University of California-Santa Barbara, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full russian studies report for University of California-Santa Barbara
A rank of #5 makes University of Kansas one of the top russian studies colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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University of California-Los Angeles landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing russian studies. 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. See the full russian studies report for University of California-Los Angeles
American University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing russian 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. More about the russian studies program at American University
University of Colorado Boulder ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best russian studies colleges for veterans. University of Colorado Boulder scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full russian studies report for University of Colorado Boulder
Indiana University-Bloomington placed #9 among the best russian studies colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 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 russian studies at Indiana University-Bloomington
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing russian studies. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of California-Riverside landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing russian studies. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about russian studies at University of California-Riverside
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign placed #12 among the best russian studies colleges for veterans. It scores 75.4 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 russian studies report for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Oregon placed #13 among the best russian studies colleges for veterans. It scores 71.7 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. More about the russian studies program at University of Oregon
New York University came in at #14 for veteran russian studies students this year. New York University scores 69.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the russian studies program at New York University
Dartmouth College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best russian studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 60.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
More about the russian studies program at Dartmouth College
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University of Richmond landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing russian studies. University of Richmond scores 57.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.3, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full russian studies report for University of Richmond
St Olaf College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing russian studies. St Olaf College scores 52.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 47.6, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full russian studies report for St Olaf College
Barnard College came in at #18 for veteran russian studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 52.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 40.9, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the russian studies program at Barnard College
Emory University placed #19 among the best russian studies colleges for veterans. Emory University scores 51.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 44.6, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the russian studies program at Emory University
Hobart William Smith Colleges ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best russian studies colleges for veterans. It scores 48.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.9, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the russian studies program at Hobart William Smith Colleges
*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 russian 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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