by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study applied mathematics, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 56 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general, 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran applied mathematics, general students better than Missouri University of Science and Technology this year. It scores 91.1 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 applied mathematics, general at Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Delaware came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 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 applied mathematics, general program at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the applied mathematics, general program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes San Diego State University one of the top applied mathematics, general colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about applied mathematics, general at San Diego State University
A rank of #5 makes Stony Brook University one of the top applied mathematics, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full applied mathematics, general report for Stony Brook University
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #6 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about applied mathematics, general at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz placed #7 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about applied mathematics, general at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Maryland-College Park ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full applied mathematics, general report for University of Maryland-College Park
Boise State University came in at #9 for veteran applied mathematics, general students this year. It scores 84.7 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. See the full applied mathematics, general report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida placed #10 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the applied mathematics, general program at University of Central Florida
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University of California-Santa Barbara ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about applied mathematics, general at University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Connecticut placed #12 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full applied mathematics, general report for University of Connecticut
Washington State University came in at #13 for veteran applied mathematics, general students this year. Washington State University 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. See the full applied mathematics, general report for Washington State University
Texas State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 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 applied mathematics, general report for Texas State University
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. It scores 82.5 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 66.7.
More about the applied mathematics, general program at Texas A&M University-College Station
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the applied mathematics, general program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Purdue University-Main Campus landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. Purdue University-Main Campus scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the applied mathematics, general program at Purdue University-Main Campus
University of California-Los Angeles placed #18 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full applied mathematics, general report for University of California-Los Angeles
University of Wisconsin-Madison came in at #19 for veteran applied mathematics, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the applied mathematics, general program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Colorado Boulder landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. It scores 78.6 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 applied mathematics, general report for University of Colorado Boulder
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus placed #21 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about applied mathematics, general at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
University of Arizona ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full applied mathematics, general report for University of Arizona
University of Wisconsin-Stout placed #23 among the best applied mathematics, general colleges for veterans. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the applied mathematics, general program at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Liberty University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full applied mathematics, general report for Liberty University
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, general. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 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 applied mathematics, general program at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Not far behind, these applied mathematics, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 applied mathematics, general: 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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