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2023 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

50 Ranked Colleges
2,112 Degrees Awarded
$37,000 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology” ranking.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 75th most popular major in the country with 11,615 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, neurobiology and neurosciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,574 and had an average of $21,915 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,112 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,414 and $22,834 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology” ranking looked at 50 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurobiology and neurosciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great neurobiology and neurosciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the neurobiology and neurosciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region vets studying neurobiology.

Top 25 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 50 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 46 degrees to qualified ’s neurobiology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown University, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Georgetown]](/colleges/georgetown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s neurobiology students in 2020-2021.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Cornell supports 23,620 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s neurobiology students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 208 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Pitt also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pitt]](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

UMCP also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 16 of the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 51 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Syracuse Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 59 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at New York University]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #8. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 20 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Rochester were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,872. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 132 diplomas to qualified ’s neurobiology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 160 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 28,890 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,793. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s neurobiology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drexel, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Drexel University supports 23,589 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Drexel]](/colleges/drexel-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Delaware State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. Dover, Delaware is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s neurobiology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Del State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Delaware State University supports 4,739 students, and 152 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 66 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,378. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Delaware State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Delaware State University Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #13, George Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. GWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, GWU supports 27,017 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. Rutgers University - Newark is a fairly large public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 40 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers Newark not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Rutgers Newark supports 13,231 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $29,673. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers Newark offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Rutgers University - Newark Veteran Student Life Report

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #15. Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Fordham U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham U, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #16. This medium-sized school is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 9 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wilkes, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,781 students enrolled at Wilkes University, 81 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,000. In addition to receiving other benefits, 20 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Wilkes]](/colleges/wilkes-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 130 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York, 739 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,069. During this same period, 328 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia]](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #18. American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 16 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying neurobiology list, The American University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 14,001 students enrolled at The American University, 613 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,027. To help with additional expenses, 206 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #19, Muhlenberg College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. Muhlenberg College is a small school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania that handed out 23 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Muhlenberg not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 2,067 students enrolled at Muhlenberg, 22 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,958. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Muhlenberg College]](/colleges/muhlenberg-college/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

With a ranking of #20, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology list. This large school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 88 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UD also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 23,613 students enrolled at UD, 364 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,229. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #21. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 98 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Temple also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 830 of the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple University were GI Bill® students, of which 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,479. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #22. Princeton is located in Princeton, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Princeton, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 7,853 students enrolled at Princeton, 24 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,256. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 22 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying neurobiology list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 32,347 students enrolled at University at Buffalo, 382 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 195 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,050. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University at Buffalo]](/colleges/university-at-buffalo/student-life/veterans/)

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking. Stony Brook University is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 6 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 26,782 students enrolled at SUNY Stony Brook, 208 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,244. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Neurobiology ranking, coming in at #25. This medium-sized school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 6 ’s neurobiology degrees in 2020-2021.

RPI also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 7,501 students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 104 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $23,164. In addition to receiving other benefits, 59 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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