by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 105 schools that serve veteran social sciences, general students especially well, 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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Here are the top-ranked social sciences, general colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is Ohio State University-Main Campus, our #1 social sciences, general college for veterans. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the social sciences, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong social sciences, general program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #2. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences, general program at University of South Florida
San Diego State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social sciences, general report for San Diego State University
Veteran students seeking a strong social sciences, general program will find one at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which ranked #4. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the social sciences, general program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Veteran students seeking a strong social sciences, general program will find one at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, which ranked #5. 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 social sciences, general at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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Boise State University came in at #6 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the social sciences, general program at Boise State University
University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences, general program at University of Central Florida
University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about social sciences, general at University of Maryland Global Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, general report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Washington State University came in at #10 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full social sciences, general report for Washington State University
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Portland State University came in at #11 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the social sciences, general program at Portland State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #12 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at Southern New Hampshire University
Florida State University came in at #13 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about social sciences, general at Florida State University
Bellevue University placed #14 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social sciences, general at Bellevue University
Grand Valley State University placed #15 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full social sciences, general report for Grand Valley State University
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Towson University came in at #16 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social sciences, general at Towson University
California State University-Sacramento ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences, general program at California State University-Sacramento
Oregon State University placed #18 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. Oregon State University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social sciences, general report for Oregon State University
University at Buffalo ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at University at Buffalo
California State University-Fullerton placed #20 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about social sciences, general at California State University-Fullerton
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University of Missouri-St Louis placed #21 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 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 social sciences, general report for University of Missouri-St Louis
Ramapo College of New Jersey placed #22 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 79.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at Ramapo College of New Jersey
University of California-Los Angeles came in at #23 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. University of California-Los Angeles scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about social sciences, general at University of California-Los Angeles
Western Oregon University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 79.1 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 social sciences, general program at Western Oregon University
University of California-Irvine came in at #25 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 78.7 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 social sciences, general program at University of California-Irvine
Not far behind, these social sciences, 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 social sciences, 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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