BY ABOUND: FINISH COLLEGE STAFF, TYSON SCHRITTER

Published: March 28, 2023

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Today’s service-members and veterans are looking to take advantage of their military benefits at the best school for their needs. But with so many colleges and universities across the country, choosing which school to attend as a student veteran can be difficult. Higher education is an investment, and we want to help you invest in a school that’s right for you!

We’ve researched the best military-friendly schools around the country to make it easier for you to find the most suitable program for your goals. Our list includes accredited online colleges and universities—as well as hybrid programs that offer both online and on-campus instruction—from coast to coast.

More award-winning online colleges:

Best Online Colleges: North    |    Best Online Colleges: South
Best Online Colleges: Midwest    |    Best Online Colleges: West   
Best Affordable Online Colleges    |    Best Colleges for Military and Veterans

Best Colleges for Military and Veterans 2023

Only programs that have also made our Best Online Colleges or Best Colleges for Adults were considered for this award. We’ve scored and weighed colleges on 14 different data points that altogether indicate a college’s commitment to military and veteran students. These factors include whether the college has: dedicated support staff, significant military student body, student veteran organization, course credit for military experience, and more. Read more about the methodology here.