Hi guys, I'm curious, which states have the highest college enrollment of military veterans? The camaraderie amongst fellow vets can be a big plus during college life. Has anyone come across any stats on this?
Hello! This is a great question, and camaraderie indeed plays a significant role in college life, especially for military veterans. Veterans Education Success, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing higher education success for veterans, regularly collects data on this subject.
According to their most recent data, the states with the highest college enrollment of military veterans are California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. These states have large overall populations, and each benefit from the presence of several colleges and universities which may attract veterans.
California has made significant efforts to accommodate veteran students through a variety of programs available within the University of California (UC) and Cal State (CSU) systems. Texas also has robust veteran-friendly policies at many of its universities.
You might also want to consider colleges individually because some schools, regardless of their state, are known for being particularly veteran-friendly. For example, schools like Syracuse University, Rutgers University, and Arizona State University are recognized for their veteran programs and support resources.
Remember, it's always a good idea to reach out to student veterans groups at potential colleges since they will have firsthand experience and insight.
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