by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study political science and government, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 580 schools that stand out for veteran political science and government, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 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. More about the political science and government, general program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing political science and government, general, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government, general program at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the political science and government, general program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top political science and government, general colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full political science and government, general report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full political science and government, general report for James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about political science and government, general at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about political science and government, general at University of Georgia
William & Mary came in at #8 for veteran political science and government, general students this year. William & Mary scores 89.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about political science and government, general at William & Mary
University of South Florida ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about political science and government, general at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 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 political science and government, general program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about political science and government, general at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about political science and government, general at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #13 for veteran political science and government, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full political science and government, general report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #14 for veteran political science and government, general students this year. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about political science and government, general at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
See the full political science and government, general report for San Diego State University
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University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #16 among the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about political science and government, general at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full political science and government, general report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #18 among the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 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. More about the political science and government, general program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #19 among the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government, general program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach placed #20 among the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 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 political science and government, general program at California State University-Long Beach
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University of Florida landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing political science and government, general. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government, general program at University of Florida
Winona State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full political science and government, general report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark came in at #23 for veteran political science and government, general students this year. It scores 86.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the political science and government, general program at Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best political science and government, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full political science and government, general report for Salt Lake Community College
Binghamton University came in at #25 for veteran political science and government, general students this year. It scores 85.8 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 political science and government, general report for Binghamton University
These political science and government, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Portland State University | 83.58 |
| 52 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 83.46 |
| 53 | Arkansas State University | 83.41 |
| 54 | Southern New Hampshire University | 83.35 |
| 55 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 56 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 57 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 58 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 59 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 60 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
These political science and government, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 62 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 63 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 64 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 65 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 66 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 67 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 68 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 69 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 70 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 71 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 72 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 73 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 74 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 75 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 77 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 78 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 81.74 |
| 79 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 80 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
*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 political science and government, 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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