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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate

35 Ranked Colleges
377 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. 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 Public Admin for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 16,905 people earned their degree in public administration, making the major the 60th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, public administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $51,352 and had an average of $29,054 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 35 colleges that offered a degree in public administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent public administration 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 public administration program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying public admin.

Top 25 Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

Ohio State also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State 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. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2.Our most recent data shows that 752 of the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities were GI Bill® students, of which 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities]](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #3 spot on the list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

UK also took the #25 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 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. During this same period, 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 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the #4 spot on the list. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 9 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2020-2021.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, New York University supports 52,775 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 $6,388. During this same period, 1 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 90%. 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8.Of the 43,064 students enrolled at Indiana University - Bloomington, 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full IU Bloomington Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying public admin list, UW Seattle has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 were 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. 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.

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%.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying public admin list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2020-2021.

Auburn also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13.Among the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Auburn University Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying public admin list, NC State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. During this same period, 27 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NC State]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. CU Anschutz is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 24,723 students enrolled at CU Anschutz 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. During this same period, 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 CU Anschutz]](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

WCUPA also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7.Of the 17,719 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 390 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,155. To help with additional expenses, 9 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at West Chester University of Pennsylvania]](/colleges/west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #15, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 18 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 2,109 of the 48,072 students enrolled at UT Arlington were GI Bill® students, of which 1,211 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,630. 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%.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2020-2021.

UNOMAHA also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.Our most recent data shows that 928 of the 15,892 students enrolled at UNOMAHA were GI Bill® students, of which 488 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,364. During this same period, 75 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNOMAHA 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%.

Full UNOMAHA Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #17, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Old Dominion supports 24,286 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

Full Old Dominion University Veteran Student Life Report

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University also took the #4 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 14,001 students enrolled at American University, 613 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,027. During this same period, 206 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

UAlbany also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22.According to our most recent data, University at Albany supports 17,688 students, and 260 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,220. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University at Albany 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%.

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Florida International University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Florida International University supports 58,836 students, and 1,079 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 606 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,771. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, 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%.

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UB supports 4,169 students, and 173 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 90 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,002. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UB offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #22, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,805 students enrolled at FAU, 708 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 397 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,153. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. FAU 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 Florida Atlantic University]](/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Western Michigan University is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,981. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Western Michigan University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Western Michigan University]](/colleges/western-michigan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. Hamline is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hamline, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 3,113 students enrolled at Hamline University, 98 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 63 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,455. During this same period, 17 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%.

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University of La Verne
La Verne, California

With a ranking of #25, University of La Verne did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Public Admin for a Doctorate list. University of La Verne is a medium-sized school located in La Verne, California that handed out 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 6,983 students enrolled at University of La Verne, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,536. During this same period, 1 students received funds 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of La Verne]](/colleges/university-of-la-verne/student-life/veterans/)

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