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2023 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

912 Ranked Colleges
114,878 Degrees Awarded
$34,800 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 141,695 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 114,878 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 912 colleges that offered a degree in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general psychology programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general psychology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s” list to help you make the college decision.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Out of the 912 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 575 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas A&M University - College Station offers 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full Texas A&M College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 177 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying psychology list, USC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Southern California supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 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 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.

Full University of Southern California Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 912 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 599 students in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. 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 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%.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 306 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UA is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, The University of Alabama supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are 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. The University of Alabama 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UA]](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 447 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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. To help with additional expenses, 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 95%, 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%.

Full UW - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 824 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Florida State also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University were GI Bill® students, of which 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Florida State 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 Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 591 students in 2020-2021.

VCU excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 10% 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. 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%.

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

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Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 635 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Ohio State also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships 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%. 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 Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

With a ranking of #9, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 270 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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. 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.

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 88%.

Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #10, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 97 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 218 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UARK also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 were 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 $4,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UARK does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, 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 University of Arkansas Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 240 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

JMU also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Among the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU, 842 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 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 89%.

Full JMU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 282 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, KU is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Among the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 70 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for 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 86%. 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 KU Veteran Student Life Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 809 students in 2020-2021.

ASU - Tempe also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe, 7,566 were 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 received scholarships 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 ASU - Tempe]](/colleges/arizona-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 474 degrees to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through 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 93%. 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #16, George Mason University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 371 students in 2020-2021.

GMU excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Mason University 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 86%.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #17. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 269 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Syracuse is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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. On top of their other funding sources, 217 students received scholarships through 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 89%. 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 Syracuse University]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 486 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Wazzu also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 83 of the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University were GI Bill® students, of which 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received scholarships through 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%.

Full Washington State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

With a ranking of #19, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s psychology degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 12,809 students enrolled at Notre Dame, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. To help with additional expenses, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, 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 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school handed out 336 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Old Dominion also did well on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 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. During this same period, 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 Old Dominion University]](/colleges/old-dominion-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 556 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,017 students enrolled at UMN Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMN Twin Cities]](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 576 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

UMGC excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, University of Maryland Global Campus supports 58,526 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $913. During this same period, 4 students received funds through 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%.

Full UMGC Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Colorado Boulder ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 512 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying psychology list, CU - Boulder has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,379 of the 37,437 students enrolled at CU - Boulder were GI Bill® students, of which 968 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,889. On top of their other funding sources, 46 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 85%, 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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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

With a ranking of #24, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 106 bachelors’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

UND also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, UND supports 13,615 students, and 796 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 395 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UND 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%.

Full University of North Dakota Veteran Student Life Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 164 bachelors’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, William & Mary is also in the top of our “Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. William & Mary 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA
52Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
53University of DaytonDayton, OH
54Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
55Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
56University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
57Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
58University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
59Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
60University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
61University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
62University of North TexasDenton, TX
63North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
64University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE
64Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
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66Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
67University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
68Boston UniversityBoston, MA
69Keiser University - Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
70Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
71Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
72Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
73University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
74University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
75Rutgers University - NewarkNewark, NJ
76Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
77University at AlbanyAlbany, NY
78University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
79University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
80University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
81University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
82Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
83Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA
84University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
85University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE
86San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
87Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
88Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
89Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA
90Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
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90Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IL
92Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
93Columbia CollegeColumbia, MO
94Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
95Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO
96North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
97Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
98Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
99Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
100Moravian CollegeBethlehem, PA
101The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
102Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS
103Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
104Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
105Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
106Oklahoma State University - Main CampusStillwater, OK
107Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN
108California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, CA
109Texas A & M University - Central TexasKilleen, TX
110University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
111Saint Martin’s UniversityLacey, WA
112Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
113Queens CollegeQueens, NY
114San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
115Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH
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116Rutgers University - CamdenCamden, NJ
117Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA
118University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
119Troy UniversityTroy, AL
120University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
121Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
122Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
123Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
124West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
125University of MississippiUniversity, MS
126Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY
127Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
128Towson UniversityTowson, MD
129Saint Joseph’s UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
130California State University - San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
131Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
132University of Wisconsin - La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
133Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJ
134National UniversityLa Jolla, CA
135University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
136The College at BrockportBrockport, NY
137East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN

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