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, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 1151 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, 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. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 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 colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities college for veterans. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, landing the #2 spot this year. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 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 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at James Madison University
Veteran students seeking a strong liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program will find one at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of South Florida came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #7 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at East Carolina University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #8 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities students this year. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
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California State University-Long Beach ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at California State University-Long Beach
Santa Fe College placed #12 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. Santa Fe College scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for Santa Fe College
Winona State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. Winona State University scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for Winona State University
Salt Lake Community College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
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Saddleback College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at Saddleback College
University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #17 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Texas Tech University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 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 program at Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky came in at #19 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for University of Kentucky
Boise State University placed #20 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo placed #22 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. 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, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Iowa State University came in at #24 for veteran liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities students this year. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities report for Iowa State University
University of Connecticut placed #25 among the best liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities program at University of Connecticut
Not far behind, these liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 52 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 53 | Valencia College | 81.86 |
| 54 | Houston Community College | 81.75 |
| 55 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 81.74 |
| 56 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 57 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 81.64 |
| 58 | Wake Technical Community College | 81.58 |
| 59 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 60 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 62 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 63 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 64 | Columbia Southern University | 80.94 |
| 65 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 66 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 67 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
| 68 | Seminole State College of Florida | 80.71 |
| 69 | Belmont University | 80.68 |
| 70 | California State University-Sacramento | 80.65 |
| 71 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 72 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 73 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 74 | Palm Beach State College | 80.59 |
| 75 | Connecticut State Community College | 80.50 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 77 | Oregon State University | 80.46 |
| 78 | Texas Woman’s University | 80.41 |
| 79 | California State University-Fullerton | 80.34 |
| 80 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 80.30 |
*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: 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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