by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study mathematics and computer science, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 22 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is The University of Texas at Arlington, our #1 mathematics and computer science college 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. More about the mathematics and computer science program at The University of Texas at Arlington
Western Michigan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the mathematics and computer science program at Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong mathematics and computer science program will find one at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which ranked #3. It scores 83.5 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 mathematics and computer science program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores 82.7 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 mathematics and computer science report for University of North Carolina at Charlotte
George Mason University is a great choice for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about mathematics and computer science at George Mason University
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University of Illinois Chicago placed #6 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about mathematics and computer science at University of Illinois Chicago
University of California-Irvine came in at #7 for veteran mathematics and computer science students this year. University of California-Irvine scores 78.7 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 mathematics and computer science program at University of California-Irvine
Massachusetts Institute of Technology placed #8 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.1, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science report for Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Temple University came in at #9 for veteran mathematics and computer science students this year. Temple University scores 76.4 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 mathematics and computer science program at Temple University
Washington University in St Louis placed #10 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full mathematics and computer science report for Washington University in St Louis
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University of California-San Diego came in at #11 for veteran mathematics and computer science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science report for University of California-San Diego
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science. It scores 75.4 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 mathematics and computer science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Brown University came in at #13 for veteran mathematics and computer science students this year. It scores 73.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 39.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the mathematics and computer science program at Brown University
Yale University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about mathematics and computer science at Yale University
University of Oregon came in at #15 for veteran mathematics and computer science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about mathematics and computer science at University of Oregon
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Western Washington University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing mathematics and computer science. Western Washington University scores 71.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the mathematics and computer science program at Western Washington University
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science report for University of Akron Main Campus
Pepperdine University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 69.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.6, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mathematics and computer science report for Pepperdine University
Santa Clara University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 68.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 45.8, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mathematics and computer science program at Santa Clara University
Mercyhurst University placed #20 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 60.9, and veteran resources 33.3.
See the full mathematics and computer science report for Mercyhurst University
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Columbia University in the City of New York placed #21 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 60.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 39.3, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mathematics and computer science program at Columbia University in the City of New York
Harvey Mudd College placed #22 among the best mathematics and computer science colleges for veterans. It scores 51.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.9, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full mathematics and computer science report for Harvey Mudd College
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying mathematics and computer science: 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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