by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study rehabilitation science, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 31 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing rehabilitation science, 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. 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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East Carolina University tops our 2026 ranking of the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about rehabilitation science at East Carolina University
Stony Brook University is a great choice for veterans pursuing rehabilitation science, landing the #2 spot this year. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 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 rehabilitation science at Stony Brook University
Veteran students seeking a strong rehabilitation science program will find one at University of Florida, which ranked #3. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the rehabilitation science program at University of Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong rehabilitation science program will find one at University of Kentucky, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about rehabilitation science at University of Kentucky
A rank of #5 makes University of Kansas one of the top rehabilitation science colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation science. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 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 rehabilitation science program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
California State University-Northridge landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation science. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation science at California State University-Northridge
University of Iowa ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the rehabilitation science program at University of Iowa
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed #9 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the rehabilitation science program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Illinois Chicago came in at #10 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. University of Illinois Chicago scores 80.2 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 rehabilitation science program at University of Illinois Chicago
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus placed #11 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 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 rehabilitation science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Marquette University placed #12 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. It scores 77.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 55.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation science at Marquette University
University of North Dakota placed #13 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. University of North Dakota scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about rehabilitation science at University of North Dakota
Arkansas Tech University came in at #14 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. It scores 75.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full rehabilitation science report for Arkansas Tech University
The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at El Paso scores 75.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full rehabilitation science report for The University of Texas at El Paso
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Saginaw Valley State University came in at #16 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the rehabilitation science program at Saginaw Valley State University
University of North Texas landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation science. The school's overall veterans score is 73.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full rehabilitation science report for University of North Texas
University of the Incarnate Word came in at #18 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 76.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation science at University of the Incarnate Word
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh came in at #19 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full rehabilitation science report for University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about rehabilitation science at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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Boston University came in at #21 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. Boston University scores 71.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 41.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the rehabilitation science program at Boston University
East Tennessee State University came in at #22 for veteran rehabilitation science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full rehabilitation science report for East Tennessee State University
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation science. The school's overall veterans score is 67.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Drexel University placed #24 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation science at Drexel University
Stephen F Austin State University placed #25 among the best rehabilitation science colleges for veterans. It scores 66.8 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 rehabilitation science at Stephen F Austin State University
These rehabilitation science colleges also placed near the top 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 rehabilitation science: 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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