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2023 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

191 Ranked Colleges
24,095 Degrees Awarded
$33,400 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies is the 24th most popular major in the country with 34,975 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 24,095 other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 191 colleges that offer a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other multi/interdisciplinary studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies.

Top 25 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 741 degrees to qualified bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. 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%. 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 Texas A&M University - College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 191 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, U-M has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor supports 47,907 students, and 570 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 325 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, 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%.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 191 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 69 degrees to qualified bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

USC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Southern California does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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. 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 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Out of the 191 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #4 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 374 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 74,795 students enrolled at ASU - Tempe, 7,566 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. On top of their other funding sources, 672 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ASU - Tempe does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

Full ASU - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Out of the 191 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the #5 spot on the list. Old Dominion University is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 280 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 132 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Iowa does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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%.

Full University of Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 276 degrees to qualified bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, VCU also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at VCU]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 548 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for 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 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%.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 40 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UF is in the top on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, University of Florida supports 53,372 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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 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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 129 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William & Mary, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 531 of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary were GI Bill® students, of which 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through 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 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at William & Mary]](/colleges/college-of-william-and-mary/student-life/veterans/)

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 216 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, WMU also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,981. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Western Michigan University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Miami University - Oxford came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Oxford, Ohio, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Miami University - Oxford also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 405 of the 18,880 students enrolled at Miami University - Oxford were GI Bill® students, of which 259 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,877. To help with additional expenses, 6 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Miami University - Oxford does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,502 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. During this same period, 386 students received scholarships 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 Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UW - Madison also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW - Madison 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #15, Thomas Edison State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Trenton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 435 students in 2020-2021.

TESU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 10,495 students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University, 1,326 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,040 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,949. During this same period, 548 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Thomas Edison State University does offer 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at TESU]](/colleges/thomas-edison-state-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, Boston U has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 32,718 students enrolled at Boston U, 15 are 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Boston U Veteran Student Life Report

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 117 of the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. On top of their other funding sources, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 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 96%, 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%.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Veteran Student Life Report

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

With a ranking of #18, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Eastern Michigan is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 143 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 16,294 students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, 486 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 265 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,462. 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.

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

With a ranking of #19, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. SDSU is located in San Diego, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 399 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 36,334 students enrolled at SDSU, 1,433 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 853 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,806. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full SDSU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Texas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 836 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UNT also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 2,038 of the 40,953 students enrolled at University of North Texas were GI Bill® students, of which 1,138 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,999. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 376 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Texas State is in the top on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Texas State University supports 37,812 students, and 2,559 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,197 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,635. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas State University]](/colleges/texas-state-university-san-marcos/student-life/veterans/)

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Portland State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 156 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 23,640 students enrolled at Portland State University, 1,127 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,835. To help with additional expenses, 100 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Portland State University 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Portland State University]](/colleges/portland-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #23. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UCLA also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12.According to our most recent data, University of California - Los Angeles supports 44,589 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. 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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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 240 bachelors’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Mississippi State also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State University, 1,170 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,684. 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. UC is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 138 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UC also did well on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 40,826 students enrolled at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus, 909 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 498 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,806. During this same period, 15 students received funds 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 88%, 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%.

Full UC Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 29 in Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 29 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
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