Texas A&M University has been ranked No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and No. 8 nationally in the 2026 Best for Vets: College Rankings released by Military Times. The university was the only institution in the SEC to place in the national Top 10.
Military Times ranked 370 colleges and universities across the country for their commitment to service members, veterans, and military families, marking the largest number of schools included in the ranking's history.
The rankings are based on a survey evaluating each college's policies, programs, and outcomes. Factors considered include university culture, student support services, academic policies, costs, financial assistance, and success rates for military-connected students.
Jon Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times, noted that the military-connected student population includes veterans starting second careers, Guard members balancing drill weekends with classes, and spouses finishing degrees between moves. He stated that schools on the list understand these realities and build support around the lives of the people they serve.
Texas A&M provides VA education benefits assistance, enrollment certification support, academic advising, and career services that help translate military experience into job placements. The Don and Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC) is central to these efforts, serving more than 1,600 veteran and military students across the College Station campus, branch campuses, and teaching sites.
