by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 165 schools that stand out for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, our #1 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other college for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at University of Alabama at Birmingham
A rank of #3 makes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee one of the top liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veteran students. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. It scores 84.6 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 100.0.
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Ohio University-Main Campus landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other. It scores 84.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Southern New Hampshire University placed #7 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other report for Southern New Hampshire University
Nassau Community College placed #8 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at Nassau Community College
University of Mary Washington landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other. University of Mary Washington scores 82.6 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. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at University of Mary Washington
Front Range Community College came in at #10 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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University of Northern Iowa came in at #11 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students this year. It scores 82.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at University of Northern Iowa
George Mason University placed #12 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. George Mason University scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at George Mason University
SUNY Buffalo State University placed #13 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. SUNY Buffalo State University scores 81.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at SUNY Buffalo State University
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other report for University of South Carolina-Columbia
North Carolina State University at Raleigh came in at #15 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Oakland University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. Oakland University scores 80.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at Oakland University
Ball State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. Ball State University scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other report for Ball State University
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Platteville came in at #19 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
The University of Montana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. The University of Montana scores 79.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Montgomery College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other. It scores 79.4 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at Montgomery College
Molloy University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other. Molloy University scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 71.7, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at Molloy University
Community College of Baltimore County placed #23 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. It scores 78.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other at Community College of Baltimore County
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other colleges for veterans. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at Anne Arundel Community College
Alamance Community College came in at #25 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other students this year. Alamance Community College scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other program at Alamance Community College
These liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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