by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study health/medical preparatory programs, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 101 schools that serve veteran health/medical preparatory programs 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. 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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Here are the top-ranked health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, our #1 health/medical preparatory programs college for veterans. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of New Mexico-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong health/medical preparatory programs program will find one at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Oakland University is a great choice for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs, landing the #4 spot this year. Oakland University scores 80.8 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 at Oakland University
A rank of #5 makes Ball State University one of the top health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Ball State University
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Samford University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at Samford University
Oregon State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs program at Oregon State University
University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. University of Alaska Anchorage scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Dayton placed #9 among the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. University of Dayton scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 57.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of Dayton
Austin Community College District landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 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 health/medical preparatory programs program at Austin Community College District
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Weber State University came in at #11 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs students this year. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at Weber State University
Duquesne University placed #12 among the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.5, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Duquesne University
University of Arizona landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. University of Arizona scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of Arizona
Hampton University placed #14 among the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. Hampton University scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 93.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health/medical preparatory programs program at Hampton University
Benedictine University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at Benedictine University
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 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 at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Hofstra University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.9, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Hofstra University
Marshall University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. Marshall University scores 75.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Marshall University
University of South Alabama came in at #19 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs students this year. It scores 75.6 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 program at University of South Alabama
Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. Fayetteville Technical Community College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Fayetteville Technical Community College
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Cleveland State University came in at #21 for veteran health/medical preparatory programs students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the health/medical preparatory programs program at Cleveland State University
Trevecca Nazarene University placed #22 among the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. Trevecca Nazarene University scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 91.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health/medical preparatory programs report for Trevecca Nazarene University
University of Miami ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health/medical preparatory programs at University of Miami
University of Providence ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical preparatory programs colleges for veterans. University of Providence scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 93.5, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the health/medical preparatory programs program at University of Providence
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing health/medical preparatory programs. Saginaw Valley State University scores 74.4 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 at Saginaw Valley State University
Not far behind, these health/medical preparatory programs colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 health/medical preparatory programs: 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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