by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study osteopathic medicine/osteopathy, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 15 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing osteopathic medicine/osteopathy, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Ohio University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. It scores 84.1 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 66.7. See the full osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for Ohio University-Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Rowan University one of the top osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at Rowan University
Liberty University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. Liberty University scores 76.7 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 osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for Liberty University
Veteran students seeking a strong osteopathic medicine/osteopathy program will find one at Michigan State University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 76.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for Michigan State University
A rank of #5 makes William Carey University one of the top osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veteran students. William Carey University scores 72.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
See the full osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for William Carey University
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University of the Incarnate Word landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. The school's overall veterans score is 72.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 76.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at University of the Incarnate Word
Nova Southeastern University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Nova Southeastern University scores 72.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the osteopathic medicine/osteopathy program at Nova Southeastern University
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #8 for veteran osteopathic medicine/osteopathy students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at Lincoln Memorial University
University of New England ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. It scores 68.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 63.7, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at University of New England
Touro University placed #10 among the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at Touro University
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Campbell University came in at #11 for veteran osteopathic medicine/osteopathy students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 63.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 67.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the osteopathic medicine/osteopathy program at Campbell University
New York Institute of Technology ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. It scores 62.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at New York Institute of Technology
Touro University Nevada ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 59.3 out of 100. See the full osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for Touro University Nevada
Marian University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best osteopathic medicine/osteopathy colleges for veterans. It scores 55.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 69.4, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the osteopathic medicine/osteopathy program at Marian University
University of Pikeville landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. University of Pikeville scores 54.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full osteopathic medicine/osteopathy report for University of Pikeville
*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 osteopathic medicine/osteopathy: 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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