by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study clinical psychology, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 109 schools that stand out for veteran clinical psychology students, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked San Diego State University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full clinical psychology report for San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full clinical psychology report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
A rank of #3 makes University of Kentucky one of the top clinical psychology colleges for veteran students. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the clinical psychology program at University of Kentucky
A rank of #4 makes University of Central Florida one of the top clinical psychology colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about clinical psychology at University of Central Florida
Eastern Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 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.
See the full clinical psychology report for Eastern Michigan University
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National University placed #6 among the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about clinical psychology at National University
Texas A&M University-College Station placed #7 among the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the clinical psychology program at Texas A&M University-College Station
University of Northern Iowa came in at #8 for veteran clinical psychology students this year. University of Northern Iowa scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full clinical psychology report for University of Northern Iowa
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing clinical psychology. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 75.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the clinical psychology program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
University of South Carolina-Columbia placed #10 among the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 81.6 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 clinical psychology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full clinical psychology report for Virginia Commonwealth University
Minnesota State University-Mankato landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing clinical psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 81.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full clinical psychology report for Minnesota State University-Mankato
Ball State University came in at #13 for veteran clinical psychology students this year. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about clinical psychology at Ball State University
University at Buffalo ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full clinical psychology report for University at Buffalo
University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing clinical psychology. University of Alaska Anchorage scores 80.2 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 clinical psychology program at University of Alaska Anchorage
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University of Dayton landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing clinical psychology. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 57.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about clinical psychology at University of Dayton
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.9 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 clinical psychology report for Eastern Kentucky University
George Washington University came in at #18 for veteran clinical psychology students this year. George Washington University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full clinical psychology report for George Washington University
Regent University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about clinical psychology at Regent University
University of Massachusetts-Boston placed #20 among the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the clinical psychology program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
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Bridgewater State University placed #21 among the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the clinical psychology program at Bridgewater State University
Point Loma Nazarene University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 62.3, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the clinical psychology program at Point Loma Nazarene University
Eastern Illinois University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 77.3 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. See the full clinical psychology report for Eastern Illinois University
Sam Houston State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best clinical psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 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 clinical psychology at Sam Houston State University
University of Louisville came in at #25 for veteran clinical psychology students this year. University of Louisville scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about clinical psychology at University of Louisville
Not far behind, these clinical psychology colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 clinical psychology: 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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