by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study multi interdisciplinary studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 404 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans below:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong multi interdisciplinary studies program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full multi interdisciplinary studies report for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong multi interdisciplinary studies program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full multi interdisciplinary studies report for James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #6 for veteran multi interdisciplinary studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full multi interdisciplinary studies report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran multi interdisciplinary studies students this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Georgia
William & Mary ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at William & Mary
University of South Florida came in at #9 for veteran multi interdisciplinary studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick came in at #10 for veteran multi interdisciplinary studies students this year. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University came in at #12 for veteran multi interdisciplinary studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. It scores 87.6 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. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies. 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. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #15 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies 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, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at Stony Brook University
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California State University-Long Beach placed #16 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full multi interdisciplinary studies report for University of Florida
Winona State University placed #18 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. It scores 86.3 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 multi interdisciplinary studies at Winona State University
Binghamton University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies. It scores 85.8 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 multi interdisciplinary studies at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #20 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Western Michigan University placed #21 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about multi interdisciplinary studies at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies. It scores 85.4 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 multi interdisciplinary studies report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Arkansas
University of California-Santa Cruz placed #24 among the best multi interdisciplinary studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing multi interdisciplinary studies. It scores 85.1 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 multi interdisciplinary studies program at University of Maryland-College Park
Not far behind, these multi interdisciplinary studies colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 52 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 53 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 54 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 55 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 56 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 57 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 81.51 |
| 58 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 59 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 60 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
These multi interdisciplinary studies colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 62 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 63 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
| 64 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 65 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 66 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 67 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 80.90 |
| 68 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 69 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
| 70 | Belmont University | 80.68 |
| 71 | California State University-Sacramento | 80.65 |
| 72 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 73 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 74 | Texas Woman’s University | 80.41 |
| 75 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 80.39 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 80.30 |
| 77 | University of Alaska Anchorage | 80.21 |
| 78 | University of Illinois Chicago | 80.19 |
| 79 | University of Dayton | 79.91 |
| 80 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 79.87 |
*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 multi interdisciplinary studies: 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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