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 99 colleges that stand out for veteran social sciences, general students, 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 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 social sciences, general colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in social sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about social sciences, general at Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing social sciences, general, landing the #2 spot this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the social sciences, general program at University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes San Diego State University one of the top social sciences, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, general report for San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, general report for 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.
More about the social sciences, general program 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. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about social sciences, general at Boise State University
University of Central Florida came in at #7 for veteran social sciences, general 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, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social sciences, general report for University of Central Florida
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. It scores 84.6 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. See the full social sciences, general report for University of Maryland Global Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus placed #9 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Washington State University placed #10 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the social sciences, general program at 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. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about social sciences, general at Portland State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #12 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 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 social sciences, general report for Southern New Hampshire University
Florida State University came in at #13 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) 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. Bellevue University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full social sciences, general report for Grand Valley State University
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Towson University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. Towson University scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, general report for Towson University
California State University-Sacramento landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. California State University-Sacramento scores 80.7 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 California State University-Sacramento
Oregon State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of 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. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences, general at University at Buffalo
California State University-Fullerton placed #20 among the best social sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about social sciences, general at California State University-Fullerton
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University of Missouri-St Louis landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. 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. More about the social sciences, general program at University of Missouri-St Louis
Ramapo College of New Jersey landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. Ramapo College of New Jersey scores 79.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences, general at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Western Oregon University came in at #23 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 79.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at Western Oregon University
University of California-Irvine came in at #24 for veteran social sciences, general students this year. It scores 78.7 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 social sciences, general report for University of California-Irvine
Fresno City College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences, general program at Fresno City College
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.
This ranking is based 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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