by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study health/medical preparatory programs, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 45 colleges that serve veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students especially well, 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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Here are the top-ranked health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students better than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus this year. It scores 80.9 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 health/medical preparatory programs, other program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the top health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veteran students. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Oakland University
Veteran students seeking a strong health/medical preparatory programs, other program will find one at Oregon State University, which ranked #3. Oregon State University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs, other program at Oregon State University
Weber State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, other, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 79.2 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 health/medical preparatory programs, other at Weber State University
Duquesne University is a great choice for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, other, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 57.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Benedictine University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Benedictine University
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #7 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Marshall University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. Marshall University scores 75.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Marshall University
University of South Alabama landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, other. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs, other program at University of South Alabama
Cleveland State University placed #10 among the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
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Saginaw Valley State University came in at #11 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Saginaw Valley State University
College of Southern Maryland ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 73.8 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 health/medical preparatory programs, other program at College of Southern Maryland
Frostburg State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. Frostburg State University scores 72.8 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 health/medical preparatory programs, other at Frostburg State University
Aurora University placed #14 among the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 96.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs, other program at Aurora University
Boston University came in at #15 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. Boston University scores 71.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 41.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Western Washington University placed #16 among the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 71.1 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 33.3. See the full health/medical preparatory programs, other report for Western Washington University
Kansas State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. Kansas State University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Kansas State University
Northern Illinois University came in at #18 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. Northern Illinois University scores 70.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Northern Illinois University
Saint Francis University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, other. It scores 70.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 65.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health/medical preparatory programs, other report for Saint Francis University
Kent State University at Kent came in at #20 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 69.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Coppin State University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, other. The school's overall veterans score is 68.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs, other program at Coppin State University
The University of Findlay placed #22 among the best health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges for veterans. It scores 68.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 68.4, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full health/medical preparatory programs, other report for The University of Findlay
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor came in at #23 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor scores 67.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Drexel University came in at #24 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 49.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs, other at Drexel University
Arkansas State University-Beebe came in at #25 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs, other students this year. It scores 65.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the health/medical preparatory programs, other program at Arkansas State University-Beebe
Not far behind, these health/medical preparatory programs, other colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 health/medical preparatory programs, other: 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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