Top 50 Colleges for Military Veterans?

Hey! Just a curious junior here thinking about my future. I've heard a lot about military veteran friendly schools, but I'm not sure where to start. Could someone list some of the top 50 colleges for military veterans?

Coming up with a definitive list can be challenging, as what makes a college "veteran-friendly" varies from one student to another. Some students might prefer a school with a large veteran community, while others might prioritize strong Yellow Ribbon Program benefits or an on-campus Veteran's Center.

However, from what I've observed, certain colleges and universities consistently make it to various "Best-for-veterans" lists because of their commitment to veteran education and the resources they have available. Here are notables in no particular order:

1. Syracuse University

2. Georgetown University

3. Stanford University

4. University of South Florida

5. Arizona State University

6. University of Southern California

7. University of Nebraska–Lincoln

8. Texas A&M University

9. Harvard University

10. Purdue University

11. University of Michigan

12. University of Arizona

13. Columbia University

14. University of California, Berkeley

15. Northeastern University

16. University of Wisconsin-Madison

17. University of Texas at Austin

18. University of Colorado Boulder

19. Yale University

20. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These colleges offer extensive resources for military veterans including but not limited to financial aid, academic flexibility, on-campus veteran services, support for dependents, and active veteran's organizations.

For a complete list of 50 schools and to find the best fit for your needs, I would suggest looking into sources that rank schools based on veteran-friendliness, like U.S. News "Best Colleges for Veterans" list or "Military Times Best: Colleges." These sources examine a range of factors including veteran and military student services, academic outcomes, military-friendly cultures, and financial aid provided to veterans.

Remember, finding the right college for you as a military veteran will depend on your personal educational and career goals, as well as the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits offered. It's also important to consider colleges that have support systems in place not just at the institution level, but also within the local community. Good luck on your search! Let me know if you have any more questions.