by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international law and legal studies, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 5 schools that serve veteran international law and legal studies students especially well, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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American University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international law and legal studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 48.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full international law and legal studies report for American University
Liberty University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best international law and legal studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international law and legal studies report for Liberty University
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international law and legal studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the international law and legal studies program at Temple University
University of Miami is a great choice for veterans pursuing international law and legal studies, landing the #4 spot this year. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international law and legal studies at University of Miami
Veteran students seeking a strong international law and legal studies program will find one at St. John's University-New York, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 68.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 54.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international law and legal studies at St. John's University-New York
*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 international law and legal 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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