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2023 Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

53 Ranked Colleges
1,838 Degrees Awarded
$35,700 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 11,922 people earned their degree in fine arts, making the major the 66th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,562 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,838 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 53 colleges that offered a degree in fine arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent fine arts programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the fine arts program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying fine arts.

Top 25 Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s. Syracuse is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also made our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 were 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. On top of their other funding sources, 217 students received scholarships 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying fine arts list, RIT has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, RIT supports 16,158 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,424. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. RIT 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Rochester Institute of Technology Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 64 degrees to qualified bachelors’s fine arts students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. During this same period, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 53 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the #4 spot on the list. GWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Washington University]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 53 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #5 spot on the list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 51 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying fine arts list, NYU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 90%.

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

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying fine arts list, Pitt has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 32,277 students enrolled at Pitt, 509 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,281. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Towson University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. Towson University is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 71 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying fine arts list, Towson has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 21,917 students enrolled at Towson University, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,999. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an 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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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s fine arts students in 2020-2021.

CUA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 5,366 students enrolled at CUA, 196 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,878. To help with additional expenses, 53 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. Kutztown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s fine arts degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 168 of the 7,890 students enrolled at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,498. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Kutztown University]](/colleges/kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. The College at Brockport is a medium-sized school located in Brockport, New York that handed out 28 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 7,592 students enrolled at SUNY Brockport, 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. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The College at Brockport]](/colleges/suny-college-at-brockport/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #11, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. UPenn is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Pennsylvania supports 26,552 students, and 324 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 UPenn]](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. The American University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 5 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 613 of the 14,001 students enrolled at American University were GI Bill® students, of which 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,027. To help with additional expenses, 206 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

Full The American University Veteran Student Life Report

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The New School
New York, New York

The New School did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. The New School is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 bachelors’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at New School University, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 117 of the 9,047 students enrolled at The New School were GI Bill® students, of which 69 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,786. During this same period, 51 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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.

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #14. SUNY Oswego is a public institution located in Oswego, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 7,636 students enrolled at SUNY Oswego, 139 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,918. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full SUNY Oswego Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

With a ranking of #15, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s fine arts students in 2020-2021.

UD also made our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8.Of the 23,613 students enrolled at UD, 364 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,229. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Delaware]](/colleges/university-of-delaware/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #16. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Rochester, 7 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 $14,872. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Rochester]](/colleges/university-of-rochester/student-life/veterans/)

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 36 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 17,719 students enrolled at WCUPA, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,155. On top of their other funding sources, 9 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #18, Messiah University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. Messiah is a small school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 11 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Messiah did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 3,370 students enrolled at Messiah, 72 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,642. During this same period, 20 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 86%.

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Marist College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. Marist College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Poughkeepsie, New York. It awarded 14 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Marist also made our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 6,600 students enrolled at Marist were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Marist]](/colleges/marist-college/student-life/veterans/)

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 62 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 32,347 students enrolled at University at Buffalo, 382 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 195 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,050. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University at Buffalo does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. 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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Nazareth College
Rochester, New York

Nazareth College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. Nazareth College is a small school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 9 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 67 of the 2,791 students enrolled at Nazareth College were GI Bill® students, of which 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,814. During this same period, 15 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 85%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an 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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Kean University
Union, New Jersey

Kean University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Union, New Jersey, and it awarded 14 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Kean supports 14,064 students, and 253 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,357. 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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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 27 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #19.Among the 26,782 students enrolled at Stony Brook University, 208 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,244. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Stony Brook University Veteran Student Life Report

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SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York

SUNY Potsdam ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s list. SUNY Potsdam is a small public school situated in Potsdam, New York. It awarded 13 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 3,084 students enrolled at SUNY Potsdam, 101 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,221. 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.

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

Stockton University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Fine Arts for a Bachelor’s ranking. Stockton University is a medium-sized school located in Galloway, New Jersey that handed out 27 bachelors’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 9,893 students enrolled at Stockton University, 272 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 168 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,955. 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.

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

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