2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 36,792 people earned their degree in special education, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $45,679 and had an average of $24,977 in loans still to pay off.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 50 colleges that offer a degree in special education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality special education programs as well as strong veteran support.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the special education program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate”.
Top 25 Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
UF also took the #10 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
Full UF Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying special ed list, UK has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 1 are 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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 86%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at UK]](/colleges/university-of-kentucky/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 5 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 Washington State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Wazzu is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 5 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying special ed list, Wazzu has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 31,159 students enrolled at Wazzu, 83 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wazzu offers credit for military training for eligible 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%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
KU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 26,744 students enrolled at KU were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Kansas]](/colleges/university-of-kansas/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #6, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. In addition to receiving other benefits, 217 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report
The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.
Of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UA offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. 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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George Washington University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report
University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UW - Madison also took the #11 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 4 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. UIUC is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 52,679 students enrolled at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 10 are 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign does offer credit for military training for eligible 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Utah ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2020-2021.
U of U also took the #24 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 33,081 students enrolled at University of Utah, 1 are 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at U of U]](/colleges/university-of-utah/student-life/veterans/)
University of Maryland - College Park came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park, 16 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)
University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Mizzou supports 31,089 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mizzou does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Mizzou]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)
University of Iowa landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 1 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa were GI Bill® students, of which 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report
University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.
Among the 31,142 students enrolled at University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 1,594 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,370. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%.
Full UNLV Veteran Student Life Report
Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 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 $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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%.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Of the 19,764 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 885 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. On top of their other funding sources, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of North Carolina at Greensboro]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/student-life/veterans/)
Auburn University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2020-2021.
Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. In addition to receiving other benefits, 68 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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 Auburn Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #19, Utah State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying special ed list, USU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 27,691 students enrolled at Utah State University 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 $285. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%.
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Saint Louis University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 12,229 students enrolled at Saint Louis University, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,162. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships 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 90%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 SLU]](/colleges/saint-louis-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)
Illinois State University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. Normal, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Illinois State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 20,720 students enrolled at Illinois State University, 530 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 163 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,997. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Illinois State University offers credit for military training for eligible 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Illinois State]](/colleges/illinois-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 22,311 students enrolled at UNM were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNM offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report
Western Michigan University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 584 of the 19,887 students enrolled at Western Michigan University were GI Bill® students, of which 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,981. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Western Michigan University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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University of Arizona came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 2,131 of the 45,601 students enrolled at University of Arizona were GI Bill® students, of which 1,478 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,880. In addition to receiving other benefits, 31 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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Special Ed for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 27,772 students enrolled at University of Oklahoma, 12 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,720. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of Oklahoma Veteran Student Life Report
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