by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study humanities/humanistic studies, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 146 programs that stand out for veteran humanities/humanistic studies students, 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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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops our 2026 ranking of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of South Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes San Diego State University one of the top humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 87.8 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 humanities/humanistic studies at San Diego State University
Salt Lake Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the humanities/humanistic studies program at Salt Lake Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong humanities/humanistic studies program will find one at Saddleback College, which ranked #5. Saddleback College scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Saddleback College
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #6 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 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. More about the humanities/humanistic studies program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at University of Maryland Global Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. It scores 84.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the humanities/humanistic studies program at Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. University of Kansas scores 84.0 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 humanities/humanistic studies program at University of Kansas
Washington State University placed #10 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Washington State University
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Nassau Community College placed #11 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Nassau Community College
California State University-Northridge placed #12 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for California State University-Northridge
Florida State University placed #13 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at Florida State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 75.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
California State University-Sacramento ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at California State University-Sacramento
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Villanova University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.9, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Villanova University
San Francisco State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the humanities/humanistic studies program at San Francisco State University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. It scores 78.2 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 humanities/humanistic studies program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Lee College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. Lee College scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Lee College
University of West Florida landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at University of West Florida
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Oklahoma City Community College placed #21 among the best humanities/humanistic studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at Oklahoma City Community College
University of Louisville came in at #22 for veteran humanities/humanistic studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for University of Louisville
American Public University System came in at #23 for veteran humanities/humanistic studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the humanities/humanistic studies program at American Public University System
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #24 for veteran humanities/humanistic studies students this year. The University of Texas at Austin scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about humanities/humanistic studies at The University of Texas at Austin
Azusa Pacific University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing humanities/humanistic studies. Azusa Pacific University scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 62.2, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full humanities/humanistic studies report for Azusa Pacific University
These humanities/humanistic studies colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying humanities/humanistic 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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