by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study pre-nursing studies, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 25 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies, 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. 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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No school served veteran pre-nursing studies students better than University of Cincinnati-Main Campus this year. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 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 pre-nursing studies report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Alaska Anchorage is a great choice for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the pre-nursing studies program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-nursing studies program will find one at Fayetteville Technical Community College, which ranked #3. It scores 75.5 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. Read more about pre-nursing studies at Fayetteville Technical Community College
University of Providence came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. University of Providence scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 93.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about pre-nursing studies at University of Providence
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-nursing studies program will find one at Guilford Technical Community College, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 74.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the pre-nursing studies program at Guilford Technical Community College
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South College landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies. The school's overall veterans score is 73.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the pre-nursing studies program at South College
Georgia Military College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the pre-nursing studies program at Georgia Military College
University of Northwestern-St Paul ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. University of Northwestern-St Paul scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.6, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about pre-nursing studies at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Truckee Meadows Community College
Northeast Community College landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies. It scores 70.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the pre-nursing studies program at Northeast Community College
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Grayson College placed #11 among the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. It scores 70.3 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. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Grayson College
Galveston College placed #12 among the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 68.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Galveston College
Rose State College came in at #13 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the pre-nursing studies program at Rose State College
Three Rivers College placed #14 among the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. It scores 64.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Three Rivers College
Temple College came in at #15 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. Temple College scores 64.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Tulsa Community College placed #16 among the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. It scores 63.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pre-nursing studies at Tulsa Community College
Connors State College came in at #17 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the pre-nursing studies program at Connors State College
Holmes Community College came in at #18 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. Holmes Community College scores 61.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the pre-nursing studies program at Holmes Community College
Hudson County Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. Hudson County Community College scores 60.7 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 pre-nursing studies program at Hudson County Community College
East Mississippi Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing pre-nursing studies. The school's overall veterans score is 60.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
More about the pre-nursing studies program at East Mississippi Community College
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South Plains College came in at #21 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 58.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full pre-nursing studies report for South Plains College
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 58.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the pre-nursing studies program at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Wharton County Junior College came in at #23 for veteran pre-nursing studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 57.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about pre-nursing studies at Wharton County Junior College
Missouri Baptist University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. It scores 53.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.9, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Missouri Baptist University
Hill College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best pre-nursing studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 52.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full pre-nursing studies report for Hill College
*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 pre-nursing 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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