Over the years, several active-duty and military veteran students have been focusing on getting a degree either during or after their time in the military. In fact, the U.S government offers different educational benefits for military veterans and their families. The G.I Bill, for example, is a popular educational benefit in the military community. What most veterans don’t know is that it’s extremely important to look for military-friendly universities in order to experience a smoother transition.
Public universities are known for being less expensive and more diverse institutions. Military Friendly® conducted a research on the 2018 top military-friendly public universities in the United States. Institutions were evaluated on public data, specific surveys, and student data.
Keep reading to see the top 10 public military-friendly universities for veterans:
Top 10 Public Military-Friendly Universities
10. California State University, San Bernardino
Location: San Bernardino, California
Total enrollment: 20,767
In-state Tuition and Fees (2017 – 2018): $6,871
Out-of-State Tuition and fees: $18,751
9. Appalachian State University
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Total enrollment: 18,295
In-state Tuition and Fees: $7,303
Out-of-state Tuition and Fees: $22,110
8. Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Whiteville
Location: Whiteville, Tennessee
Total enrollment: 259
Tuition and fees (2017-2018): starting at $234/credit hour
7. Palm Beach State College
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Total enrollment: 49,030
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $122.85/credit hour
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $558.00/hour
6. The City College of New York
Location: New York, New York
Total enrollment: 13,508
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $6,940
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $17,810
5. University of West Florida
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Total enrollment: 12,915
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $211.98/credit hour
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $641.37/credit hour
4. Vincennes University
Location: Vincennes, Indiana
Total enrollment: 4,416
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $5,122
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $12,731
3.Eastern Michigan University
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Total enrollment: 21,105
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $13,438
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $30,619
2. Buffalo State College
Location: Buffalo, New York
Total enrollment: 9,475
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $7,976
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $17,626
1. CUNY College of Staten Island
Location: Staten Island, New York
Total enrollment: 13,775
In-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $7,089
Out-of-state Tuition and fees (2017 – 2018): $17,959
Check private institutions, community colleges, graduate schools, etc.
Usually, military-friendly universities give a high importance to its Military Veteran Resource Center. So, when doing your research, make sure to pay attention if the school’s MVRC is organized, well-structured, and helpful with your questions and concerns. In summary, a quick research about military friendly universities might be the difference between a good and a bad college experience for veterans and active-duty.
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