by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study fashion/apparel design, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 59 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing fashion/apparel design, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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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Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 fashion/apparel design college for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the fashion/apparel design program at University of Delaware
Salt Lake Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing fashion/apparel design, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the fashion/apparel design program at Salt Lake Community College
A rank of #3 makes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus one of the top fashion/apparel design colleges for veteran students. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the fashion/apparel design program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Texas Tech University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the fashion/apparel design program at Texas Tech University
Veteran students seeking a strong fashion/apparel design program will find one at Nassau Community College, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
See the full fashion/apparel design report for Nassau Community College
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Miami Dade College placed #6 among the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Miami Dade College
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 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. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Virginia Commonwealth University
Belmont University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing fashion/apparel design. The school's overall veterans score is 80.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 65.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Belmont University
Ball State University came in at #9 for veteran fashion/apparel design students this year. Ball State University scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Ball State University
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design 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.
More about the fashion/apparel design program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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Dallas College came in at #11 for veteran fashion/apparel design students this year. Dallas College scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about fashion/apparel design at Dallas College
Austin Community College District landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing fashion/apparel design. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Austin Community College District
Johnson County Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. Johnson County Community College scores 78.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about fashion/apparel design at Johnson County Community College
Central Michigan University came in at #14 for veteran fashion/apparel design students this year. Central Michigan University scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the fashion/apparel design program at Central Michigan University
Indiana University-Bloomington ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about fashion/apparel design at Indiana University-Bloomington
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Michigan State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about fashion/apparel design at Michigan State University
Academy of Art University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing fashion/apparel design. It scores 76.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 96.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the fashion/apparel design program at Academy of Art University
Montclair State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. It scores 76.4 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 fashion/apparel design report for Montclair State University
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #19 for veteran fashion/apparel design students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Washington University in St Louis placed #20 among the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. It scores 75.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full fashion/apparel design report for Washington University in St Louis
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Phoenix College came in at #21 for veteran fashion/apparel design students this year. It scores 75.8 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. Read more about fashion/apparel design at Phoenix College
Marist University placed #22 among the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 58.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Marist University
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. Metropolitan Community College Area scores 74.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Metropolitan Community College Area
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus placed #24 among the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Lindenwood University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best fashion/apparel design colleges for veterans. Lindenwood University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fashion/apparel design report for Lindenwood University
Not far behind, these fashion/apparel design 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 fashion/apparel design: 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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