by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study applied mathematics, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 105 programs that stand out for veteran applied mathematics 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. 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 applied mathematics colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Missouri University of Science and Technology the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the applied mathematics program at Missouri University of Science and Technology
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top applied mathematics colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the applied mathematics program at University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong applied mathematics program will find one at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about applied mathematics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top applied mathematics colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about applied mathematics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
William & Mary is a great choice for veterans pursuing applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 89.2 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.
See the full applied mathematics report for William & Mary
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University of South Florida placed #6 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about applied mathematics at University of South Florida
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #7 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about applied mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University placed #8 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full applied mathematics report for San Diego State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 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 applied mathematics report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #10 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about applied mathematics at Stony Brook University
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #11 for veteran applied mathematics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about applied mathematics at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #12 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 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 report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz placed #13 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 85.2 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 program at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the applied mathematics program at University of Maryland-College Park
University of Kentucky placed #15 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about applied mathematics at University of Kentucky
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Boise State University placed #16 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full applied mathematics report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida came in at #17 for veteran applied mathematics students this year. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 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 program at University of Central Florida
University of California-Santa Barbara landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about applied mathematics at University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Connecticut landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full applied mathematics report for University of Connecticut
Colorado School of Mines landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. Colorado School of Mines scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the applied mathematics program at Colorado School of Mines
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Washington State University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. Washington State University scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about applied mathematics at Washington State University
Portland State University placed #22 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about applied mathematics at Portland State University
Texas State University placed #23 among the best applied mathematics colleges for veterans. Texas State University scores 83.0 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 applied mathematics report for Texas State University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus scores 83.0 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. Read more about applied mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing applied mathematics. It scores 83.0 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. Read more about applied mathematics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
These applied mathematics colleges also placed near the top 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: 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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