by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study pre-physical therapy studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 13 colleges that serve veteran pre-physical therapy studies students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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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Our analysis ranked Oakland University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in pre-physical therapy studies. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at Oakland University
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-physical therapy studies program will find one at Samford University, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full pre-physical therapy studies report for Samford University
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-physical therapy studies program will find one at Trevecca Nazarene University, which ranked #3. Trevecca Nazarene University scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 91.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the pre-physical therapy studies program at Trevecca Nazarene University
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-physical therapy studies program will find one at South College, which ranked #4. South College scores 73.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at South College
University of Akron Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing pre-physical therapy studies, landing the #5 spot this year. University of Akron Main Campus scores 69.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the pre-physical therapy studies program at University of Akron Main Campus
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Mount St. Joseph University came in at #6 for veteran pre-physical therapy studies students this year. Mount St. Joseph University scores 67.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 74.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at Mount St. Joseph University
Butler Community College came in at #7 for veteran pre-physical therapy studies students this year. Butler Community College scores 66.3 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. See the full pre-physical therapy studies report for Butler Community College
Seattle Pacific University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing pre-physical therapy studies. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 69.9, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at Seattle Pacific University
Western Nebraska Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best pre-physical therapy studies colleges for veterans. Western Nebraska Community College scores 61.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full pre-physical therapy studies report for Western Nebraska Community College
Lee University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing pre-physical therapy studies. It scores 61.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
See the full pre-physical therapy studies report for Lee University
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Holmes Community College placed #11 among the best pre-physical therapy studies colleges for veterans. It scores 61.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at Holmes Community College
Colorado Christian University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing pre-physical therapy studies. The school's overall veterans score is 59.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 69.1, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full pre-physical therapy studies report for Colorado Christian University
South Plains College placed #13 among the best pre-physical therapy studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 58.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about pre-physical therapy studies at South Plains College
*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 pre-physical therapy 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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