by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study apparel and textiles, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 52 programs that stand out for veteran apparel and textiles 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of Nebraska-Lincoln, our #1 apparel and textiles college for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full apparel and textiles report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong apparel and textiles program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the apparel and textiles program at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the apparel and textiles program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
East Carolina University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about apparel and textiles at East Carolina University
Veteran students seeking a strong apparel and textiles program will find one at California State University-Long Beach, which ranked #5. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
See the full apparel and textiles report for California State University-Long Beach
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University of Arkansas ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full apparel and textiles report for University of Arkansas
University of Kentucky came in at #7 for veteran apparel and textiles students this year. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full apparel and textiles report for University of Kentucky
Iowa State University placed #8 among the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. Iowa State University scores 84.5 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 apparel and textiles program at Iowa State University
Ohio University-Main Campus landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 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 apparel and textiles program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Washington State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the apparel and textiles program at Washington State University
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Illinois State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. It scores 83.0 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 apparel and textiles at Illinois State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities placed #12 among the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full apparel and textiles report for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Alabama landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the apparel and textiles program at University of North Alabama
Florida State University came in at #14 for veteran apparel and textiles students this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about apparel and textiles at Florida State University
The University of Alabama ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about apparel and textiles at The University of Alabama
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Georgia Southern University placed #16 among the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about apparel and textiles at Georgia Southern University
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. It scores 81.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the apparel and textiles program at Middle Tennessee State University
Wayne State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the apparel and textiles program at Wayne State University
California State University-Sacramento ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. California State University-Sacramento scores 80.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the apparel and textiles program at California State University-Sacramento
Mississippi State University came in at #20 for veteran apparel and textiles students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about apparel and textiles at Mississippi State University
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Appalachian State University placed #21 among the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full apparel and textiles report for Appalachian State University
Oregon State University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about apparel and textiles at Oregon State University
Louisiana Tech University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full apparel and textiles report for Louisiana Tech University
University of Wisconsin-Madison placed #24 among the best apparel and textiles colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about apparel and textiles at University of Wisconsin-Madison
San Francisco State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing apparel and textiles. It scores 78.2 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 apparel and textiles report for San Francisco State University
These apparel and textiles 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 apparel and textiles: 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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