2012 Guide to Top Military- Friendly Colleges & Universities
When the MAE team began this endeavor months ago, our
number one priority was that we evaluate schools in light of
the unique needs of soldier and veteran students. In this
effort, we sought the expertise of ESOs across the services
for their guidance and comprehensive understanding of
what constitutes a truly military-friendly institution. To
the military education professionals who assisted us in
formulating our submission questionnaire, MAE thanks
you. As the new editor of MAE, I personally would like to
thank those of you who spent time explaining the intricacies
of ACE credits, for example, and discussing the needs of the
military education community in general. You have all helped
ensure that MAE’s 2012 Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges
& Universities is one that is inspired by a true understanding
of our servicemembers’ needs and promotes the interests of our servicemembers. Thanks to you we
are confident that we can stand behind our Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities as a
resource designed for our nation’s servicemembers and informed by those in the best position to assist
them in their academic pursuits.
A few words on our process. Any higher education institution that wished to be considered for
the Guide filled out a submission questionnaire, which was then evaluated by our judging panel.
It is important to note that we could only evaluate the information that was provided; the onus for
disclosure was on the institution. Also, if an institution isn’t listed it does not necessarily mean they
are unfriendly toward military students; it may be because they did not submit an application. If an
institution is described as offering “none,” it means that of the questions we asked pertaining to
that category of support, the institution responded that they did not provide the specific services we
highlighted. It does not mean that they fail to offer service across the board. Most institutions offer
more support services than we list since we can only present a finite amount of information in our
printed Guide. For more details on an institution’s policies, I encourage you to explore our searchable
database on MAE’s website. Also on the site is our submission form so that you can learn more about
the questions we posed to institutions.
All institutions were judged based on the same criteria; we did not judge private, public, forprofit, not-for-profit, four-year or two-year colleges separately. This decision was based on a belief that
regardless of size or degrees granted there are efforts that any institution can make to better serve
those who have served the nation. In this sense, I am sincerely impressed by the initiatives of some
schools that choose—because it is a choice—to enact academic, support and financial aid policies
that favor our servicemembers and facilitate their educational pursuits. For schools who submitted
but were not selected for the Guide, I hope that institutions included here can serve as examples of
what the education field can do to better support the educational pursuits of servicemembers. There
is always room for improvement—including in this Guide—and I believe that we can all do more to
ensure that servicemembers receive the support they deserve.
Please remember that this Guide is a resource and not a comprehensive ruling on all schools;
it should be used in conjunction with professional military education counselors available to you. I
urge you to be active participants in your education and informed consumers of your degree. A degree
is a significant investment but one that will pay dividends if selected wisely and pursued with a
seriousness of purpose.
DL=Distance Learning
NP=Not Provided
SOC=Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Veterans Org=Veterans Organization
Editor, MAE
301-670-5700 Ext 152
mauram@kmimediagroup.com
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Abraham Lincoln
University
Los Angeles, Calif.
www.alu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: Classes begin
January 2012
Graduate Enrollment: NP
Faculty to Student Ratio: 7:288 (Law
School)
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Albany State University
Albany, Ga.
www.asurams.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,166
Graduate Enrollment: 487
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicate admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Allen County Community
College
Iola, Kan.
www.allencc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,898
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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2012 Guide to Top Military- Friendly Colleges & Universities
Allied American
University
American International
College
American Sentinel
University
Laguna Hills, Calif.
www.allied.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,158
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: award ACE credit, for
military training, accept transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives/reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discount for
dependents
Springfield, Mass.
www.aic.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,684
Graduate Enrollment: 1,810
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
Aurora, Colo.
www.americansentinel.edu/
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,535
Graduate Enrollment: 791
Faculty to Student Ratio: Nursing
programs about 1:20, IT & Business
about 1:5
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: lower than Yellow
Ribbon, military scholarships, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives/
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
American College of
Healthcare Sciences
Portland, Ore.
www.achs.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 560
Graduate Enrollment: 160
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, master’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives/reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discount for
dependents
American
InterContinental
University
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
www.aiuniv.edu/about-aiu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 0
Graduate Enrollment: 4,400
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discount for
dependents
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American Military
University
Charles Town, W.Va.
www.amu.apus.edu/
John Aldrich
Director, Military Outreach
jaldrich@apus.edu
Anne Arundel
Community College
Undergrad Enrollment: 73,953
Graduate Enrollment: 22,847
Faculty to Student Ration: 1:60
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associates, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
American Military University (AMU)
is a leading provider of relevant
and affordable distance learning
to more than 100,000 working
adults worldwide. AMU offers 87
associate, bachelor’s and master’s
degree programs in disciplines
related to education, technology,
business administration, liberal arts,
national security, military studies,
intelligence, homeland security and
criminal justice. AMU is regionally
accredited and is one of the nation’s
largest providers of higher education
to the armed forces.
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Arnold, Md.
www.aacc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,941
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Anthem College
Phoenix, Ariz.
www.anthem.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,800
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated adviser for
military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Arcadia University
Glenside, Pa.
www.arcadia.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,190
Graduate Enrollment: 1,842
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Argosy University
Phoenix, Ariz.
www.argosy.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,716
Graduate Enrollment: 15,501
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Arkansas State
University-Main Campus
Jonesboro, Ark.
www.astate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,126
Graduate Enrollment: 3,794
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives/reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
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The Art Institute of
Houston
Houston, Texas
www.artinstitutes.edu/houston
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,281
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh & The Art
Institute of Pittsburgh
Online Division
Pittsburgh, Pa.
www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,451
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
See our ad on page 58
The Art Institute of
Seattle
Seattle, Wash.
www.artinstitutes.edu/seattle
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,500
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa
http://military.ashford.edu/mae
Doug Barling
Senior Director of Military Relations
doug.barling@ashford.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 57,254
Graduate Enrollment: 5,842
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:94
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Ashford University’s accelerated
online degree programs enable
military members to study from
anywhere in the world. A specialized
military division provides students
support as they earn their associate,
bachelor’s, or master’s degree at
home or abroad. Ashford University
is recognized by Quality Matters for
the quality of its online courses.
Ashford’s Military Grant covers
undergraduate tuition over $250 per
credit for those eligible, and learning
materials for all required courses are
provided.
See our ad on page 59
Asnuntuck Community
College
Enfield, Conn.
www.acc.commnet.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,722
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Aspen University
Denver, Colo.
www.aspen.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 162
Graduate Enrollment: 1,196
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1-15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Augusta State University
Ashworth College
Norcross, Ga.
www.ashworthcollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,563
Graduate Enrollment: 165
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Augusta, Ga.
www.aug.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,797
Graduate Enrollment: 1,122
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Averett University
Danville, Va.
www.averett.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,794
Graduate Enrollment: 774
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
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Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, veterans org,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Baker University
Overland Park, Kan.
www.bakeru.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,196
Graduate Enrollment: 1,661
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Barry University
Miami Shores, Fla.
www.barry.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,940
Graduate Enrollment: 4,055
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Barstow Community
College
Barstow, Calif.
www.barstow.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,483
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:26
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions advisor
for military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Neb.
www.bellevue.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,245
Graduate Enrollment: 3,162
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: None
Berkeley College
New York, N.Y.
www.berkeleycollege.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,100
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans center,
veterans org, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, N.D.
www.bismarckstate.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,200
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Blue Ridge Community
College
Weyers Cave, Va.
www.brcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,900
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: none
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
www.boisestate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 39,281
Graduate Enrollment: 7,573
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Brandman University
Irvine, Calif.
www.brandman.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,246
Graduate Enrollment: 5,658
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Brighton College
Scottsdale, Ariz.
www.brightoncollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 120
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hours within
TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Bristol Community
College
Fall River, Mass.
www.bristolcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,211
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Broadview University
West Jordan, Utah
www.broadviewuniversity.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,904
Graduate Enrollment: 370
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives/
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Brown Mackie Colleges
Cincinnati, Ohio
www.brownmackie.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national, regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
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Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Burlington College
Burlington, Vt.
www.burlington.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 192
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:5
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: None
California Miramar
University
San Diego, Calif.
www.calmu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 198
Graduate Enrollment: 670
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
California Southern
University
Irvine, Calif.
www.calsouthern.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 430
Graduate Enrollment: 980
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hours within TA limits, waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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California State
University, Chico
California University of
Pennsylvania
Chico, Calif.
www.csuchico.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 15,000
Graduate Enrollment: 500
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
California, Pa.
www.calu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,484
Graduate Enrollment: 2,068
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
California State
University, San
Bernardino
San Bernadino, Calif.
www.csusb.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 13,680
Graduate Enrollment: 2,720
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credit,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
California State
University, Stanislaus
Turlock, Calif.
www.csustan.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,972
Graduate Enrollment: 1,333
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Cambridge College
Cambridge, Mass.
www.cambridgecollege.edu
Jeri Clay
jeri.clay@cambridgecollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,320
Graduate Enrollment: 3,197
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Cambridge College is a militaryfriendly institution offering
bachelor’s, master’s and certificate
programs scheduled for active-duty
military, veterans and their families.
Our Chesapeake campus is a Yellow
Ribbon Program Participant. The
college does not charge out-of-state
tuition to our military members
or their families. Our admissions
staff is trained to work with military
students and is well-versed in
processing veterans’ benefits and
our expert faculties understand your
needs.
See our ad on page 11
Cameron University
Lawton, Okla.
www.cameron.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,860
Graduate Enrollment: 470
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate, bachelor’s,
master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, credit hour cost within
TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minn.
www.capella.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,000
Graduate Enrollment: 30,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credit, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces fee
for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Capitol College
Laurel, Md.
www.capitol-college.edu
Anthony Miller
Director of Graduate Admissions
military@capitol-college.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 347
Graduate Enrollment: 430
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: awards ACE credit
for military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Academics: certificates, bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
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Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Originating as a radio engineering
institute offering courses for the
Navy in 1927, Capitol has a long,
proud history of educating active
and former members of the armed
forces. Capitol College provides
active-duty military and veterans
with affordable, accessible and
innovative, career-focused degree
programs in engineering, computer
science, information technology,
cybersecurity and business.
Programs are available on-campus
and online. We are member of SOC
as well as an educational partner
with the Maryland National Guard.
See our ad on page 67
Cardinal Stritch
University
Milwaukee, Wis.
www.stritch.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,000
Graduate Enrollment: 4,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
The Catholic University
of America
Washington D.C.
www.cua.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,573
Graduate Enrollment: 3,394
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: none
Central Lakes College
Central Texas College
Brainerd, Minn.
www.clcmn.edu
Undergrad enrollment: 6,244
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:34
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Killeen, Texas
www.ctcd.edu
Kimberley Christian
Director of Enrollment Marketing &
Outreach
kchristian@ctcd.edu
Central Michigan
University
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
www.cel.cmich.edu
Jim Broestl
Assistant Director of Marketing for US
Programs
jim.broestl@cmich.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,952
Graduate Enrollment: 7,918
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
In 1971, Central Michigan
University began its off-campus
programs to serve the needs of
military personnel. We continue
this tradition today with a military
tuition discounted rate and a
caring environment for all of our
military students, their spouses and
dependents. Several members of our
staff who deal directly with military
students are retired military. Over
150 flag officers from all branches
of the military have advanced their
careers with a degree from CMU.
See our ad on page 23
Undergrad Enrollment: 60,163
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: dedicated awards ACE
credit for military training, accepts
transfer credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Central Texas College has more than
40 years experience working with
military personnel, and our history
and commitment to the military
translates into unique support our
students. We guarantee maximum
credit for military education and
training and offer flexibility through
more than 100 locations worldwide
and monthly online start dates.
Our site representatives and online
mentors work with students to build
a degree plan that’s right for them.
Chaffey Community
College
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
www.chaffey.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,733
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Chaminade University of
Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
www.chaminade.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,200
Graduate Enrollment: 4,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
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Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: dedicated awards ACE
credit for military training, accepts
transfer credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Charter Oak State
College
New Britain, Conn.
www.charteroak.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,800
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Christian Brothers
University
Memphis, Tenn.
www.cbu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,406
Graduate Enrollment: 325
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost within
TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
City College of San
Francisco
San Francisco, Calif.
www.ccsf.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 50,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: national, regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
offers DL
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2012 Guide to Top Military- Friendly Colleges & Universities
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
The City University of
New York (CUNY)
New York, N.Y.
www.cuny.edu/veterans
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,800
Graduate Enrollment: 200
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:35
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
CUNY Baccalaureate
for Unique and
Interdisciplinary Studies
New York, N.Y.
http://cunyba.gc.cuny.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 500
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost within
TA limits, reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
City University of Seattle
Bellevue, Wash.
www.cityu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,848
Graduate Enrollment: 3,008
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:6
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates, associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Clarion University of
Pennsylvania
Clarion, Pa.
www.clarion.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,106
Graduate Enrollment: 2,189
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, Texas
www.coastalbend.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,979
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Coastline Community
College
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Coastline is a regionally accredited
California community college and
has been providing quality education
to students around the world since
its founding in 1976. A leader in
instructional design and military
education services, Coastline offers
associate degrees and certificate
programs designed to meet the
unique and diverse needs of the
military community, including active
duty, veterans, dependents and DoD
civilians. Programs and services
are delivered using best practices
as detailed by Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges.
Cochise College
Fountain Valley, Calif.
http://military.coastline.edu
Jennifer De La Rosa
Military Program Coordinator
jdelarosa@coastline.edu
Douglas, Ariz.
www.cochise.edu
Jeffrey J. Walker
Director, Cochise College Fort
Huachuca Center
walkerjeff@cochise.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 37,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:38
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,521
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates, associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
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Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Cochise College employs 36
personnel who teach, counsel,
provide financial aid services,
register and offer testing services
on Fort Huachuca campus. Our
personnel are comprised of former
Army, Navy and Air Force retirees
and veterans who provide invaluable
experience and insight to current
and prospective students. We offer
a variety of general education and
degree specific classes during
lunch, evenings and weekends in
a concerted effort to enable our
customers to meet their educational
needs.
See our ad on page 25
College of Lake County
Grayslake, Ill.
www.clcillinois.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,602
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
College of William &
Mary
Williamsburg, Va.
www.wm.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,898
Graduate Enrollment: 2,102
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Collin College
McKinney, Texas
www.collin.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 40,930
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
Colorado State
University-Global
Campus
Greenwood Village, Colo.
www.csuglobal.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,528
Graduate Enrollment: 1,047
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Colorado State
University-Pueblo
Pueblo, Colo.
www.colostate-pueblo.edu
Michelle Wesolowski
Site Manager
michelle.wesolowski@colostatepueble.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,000
Graduate Enrollment: 174
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: ACE credit for military
training, accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
Colorado State University-Pueblo in
Colorado Springs has been a strong
supporter of our military and their
families for over 40 years. We offer
bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs along with our independent
study/correspondence based classes.
Active duty military and family
members receive in-state tuition and
we also accept tuition assistance,
veterans benefits and GI benefits.
A complete listing of courses is
available at any Colorado Springs
office, Pueblo campus or online.
Colorado Technical
University
Colorado Springs, Colo.
www.coloradotech.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,400
Graduate Enrollment: 3,900
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:29
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, reduces/waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Columbia College
Columbia, Mo.
www.ccis.edu
Crystal Aulbur
Marketing Coordinator
claulbur@ccis.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 29,225
Graduate Enrollment: 1,418
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
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Columbia College is a military-friendly
institution and it shows. Columbia
College accepts transfer credit from
Coast Guard Institute, CCAF, SMART,
AARTS and other non-traditional forms
of credit. In addition, the college
offers institutional scholarships
and grants for servicemembers,
their spouses and family members.
Columbia College is a Yellow Ribbon
Program participant and is a member
of the Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges (SOC) network. Plus, courses
of study are Veterans Administration
(VA) approved.
See our ad on page 27
Columbia Southern
University
Orange Beach, Ala.
www.columbiasouthern.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 24,593
Graduate Enrollment: 7,615
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:50
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
The Community College
of Baltimore County
Baltimore, Md.
www.ccbcmd.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 33,169
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Community College of
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.ccp.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 39,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
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Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
tuition lower than Yellow Ribbon,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Concord University
Athens, W.Va.
www.concord.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,822
Graduate Enrollment: 426
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives/reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependants, on-campus childcare
Copiah-Lincoln
Community College
Wesson, Miss.
www.colin.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,506
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Craven Community
College
New Bern, N.C.
www.cravencc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,507
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
reduces fees for military, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduced fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Daemen College
Amherst, N.Y.
www.daemen.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,095
Graduate Enrollment: 863
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Dakota County Technical
College
Rosemount, Minn.
www.dctc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,916
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
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But it’s never handed to you.
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at 18 campuses on military bases
truly understand.
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adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Darton College
Albany, Ga.
www.darton.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,900
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, W.Va.
www.dewv.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 750
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: None
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas
www.delmar.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,236
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
DeVry University
Downers Grove, Ill.
www.devry.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 81,393
Graduate Enrollment: 23,782
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Duquesne University
School of Leadership
and Professional
Advancement
Pittsburgh, Pa.
www.duq.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,858
Graduate Enrollment: 3,804
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Eastern Connecticut
State University
Willimantic, Conn.
www.easternct.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,900
Graduate Enrollment: 300
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Eastern Kentucky
University
Edgecombe Community
College
Richmond, Ky.
www.va.eku.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,396
Graduate Enrollment: 2,171
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Tarboro, N.C.
www.edgecombe.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,054
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:180
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Ecotech Institute
Denver, Colo.
www.ecotechinstitute.com
Undergrad Enrollment: 300
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
certificates
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Va.
www.ecpi.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,620
Graduate Enrollment: 12
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
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Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Fla.
www.erau.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4, 496
Graduate Enrollment: 593
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Prescott, Ariz.
www.prescott.erau.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,710
Graduate Enrollment: 50
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
Empire State College,
SUNY
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
www.esc.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,656
Graduate Enrollment: 1,128
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
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Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost within
TA limits, waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Erie Community College
Buffalo, N.Y.
www.ecc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 15,170
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Everest University Online
Tampa, Fla.
www.everestonline.edu
Tamika Bass
Division Director of Military
Development
everestmilitary@cci.edu
is all you need to stay connected to
your schedule and on track with your
education. You can earn an associate
degree, a bachelor’s, or your master’s
completely online. Everest University
Online has a dedicated military affairs
division that is—like you—on call,
every hour of every day. And we can
help you get started on your college
education whenever you’re ready.
See our ad on the back cover
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,000
Graduate Enrollment: 800
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate, bachelor’s,
master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, reduces/waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Everest University Online classes are
web-based; as you travel, the internet
Excelsior College
Albany, N.Y.
www.excelsior.edu
Susan Dewan
Executive Director, Center for Military
Education
sdewan@excelsior.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 29,486
Graduate Enrollment: 1,477
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Excelsior College is a CCME
Institutional Award recipient for
advancing the cause of military
education and offers 40 degree
programs in business, health
sciences, nursing, liberal arts and
technology. Students maximize
credits from military training,
college courses and examinations
including Excelsior College
Examinations funded by DANTES.
A SOC institution, Excelsior College
helps servicemembers achieve
their educational goals. Excelsior
is dedicated to serving the needs
of the military with proven student
success.
See our ad on page 29
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COLLEGE OF CHOICE FOR THE MILITARY
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Use your college credits and
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military careers and beyond.
– Maximum transfer of credit for military training
– 8-week online courses
– Reduced rates for servicemembers and Military Spouses
– Veterans’ programs
– Reduced fees for Veterans
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Thanks to these advantages, Military Advanced Education
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Farmingdale State
College
Farmingdale, N.Y.
www.farmingdale.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,846
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Fayetteville Technical
Community College
Fayetteville, N.C.
www.faytechcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,420
Graduate Enrollment: 1,407
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Mich.
www.ferris.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 13,134
Graduate Enrollment: 1,247
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
certificates, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Florida National College
Hialeah, Fla.
http://military.fnc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Florida State College at
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Fla.
www.fscj.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 80,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Fordham University
Bronx, N.Y.
www.fordham.edu/vets
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,220
Graduate Enrollment: 6,938
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national, regional,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Fort Hays State
University
Georgia Highlands
College
Hays, Kan.
www.fhsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,391
Graduate Enrollment: 2,586
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:27
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Rome, Ga.
www.highlands.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,227
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Fort Valley State
University
Fort Valley, Ga.
www.fvsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,565
Graduate Enrollment: 217
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Fresno City College
Fresno, Calif.
www.fresnocitycollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:28
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: ACE credit for military
training, accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
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Georgia Southern
University
Statesboro, Ga.
www.georgiasouthern.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 17,044
Graduate Enrollment: 2,647
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Globe University
Woodbury, Minn.
www.globeuniversity.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,904
Graduate Enrollment: 370
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Golf Academy of America
San Diego, Calif.
www.golfacademy.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,100
Graduate Enrollment: 0
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Goodwin College
East Hartford, Conn.
www.goodwin.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,864
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Governors State
University
University Park, Ill.
www.govst.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,000
Graduate Enrollment: 2,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Grand Valley State
University
Allendale, Mich.
www.gvsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,986
Graduate Enrollment: 3,555
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Grantham University
Kansas City, Mo.
www.grantham.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,052
Graduate Enrollment: 1,638
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1-33
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: My CAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Hawai’i Pacific
University
Honolulu, Hawaii
www.hpu.edu/military
Celina L. Barrios
Director of Marketing and Recruiting,
Military Campus Programs
cbarrios@hpu.edu
Graduate School
Washington, D.C.
www.graduateschool.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,700
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: none
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Undergrad Enrollment: 7,000
Graduate Enrollment: 1,300
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
The Council of College and Military
Educators selected HPU for the
2010 Institution Award. HPU is
committed to providing our military
community a high quality education
and maintains full service offices on
all major military installations on the
island of O‘ahu. Four online advisers
serve students located throughout
the world. With over 35 percent of
the students being affiliated with
the military, HPU is in the support
of voluntary off-duty education to
the armed forces.
See our ad on page 9
Henley-Putnam
University
San Jose, Calif.
www.henley-putnam.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 324
Graduate Enrollment: 289
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:7
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Humboldt State
University
Arcata, Calif.
www.humboldt.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,227
Graduate Enrollment: 680
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: national, regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
Illinois State University
Normal, Ill.
www.illinoisstate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,254
Graduate Enrollment: 2,508
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Ind.
www.indstate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,000
Graduate Enrollment: 1,500
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, Ind.
www.indinatech.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,981
Graduate Enrollment: 497
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Indiana UniversityPurdue University
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.iupui.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,727
Graduate Enrollment: 8,252
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
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adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Indiana Wesleyan
University
Marion, Ind.
www.indwes.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,004
Graduate Enrollment: 4,949
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Inver Hills Community
College
Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
www.inverhills.mnscu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,874
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
certificates
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
www.iastate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 23,104
Graduate Enrollment: 4,991
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, Calif.
www.ivc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
certificates
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
ITT Technical Institutes
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.itt-tech.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 78,000
Graduate Enrollment: NP
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Ivy Tech Community
College-Central Indiana
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis
Undergrad Enrollment: 35,887
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Jackson Community
College
Jackson, Mich.
www.jccmi.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,637
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national, regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Jefferson Community
and Technical College
Louisville, Ky.
www.jefferson.kctcs.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 15,262
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
John A Logan College
Carterville, Ill.
www.jalc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,500
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
John Tyler Community
College
Chester, Va.
www.jtcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates, associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military needs,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than Yellow
Ribbon, military scholarships, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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Jones International
University
Centennial, Colo.
www.jiumilitary.com
Jess Schwartzkopf
Military Team Lead
jschwartzkopf@jones.com
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,281
Graduate Enrollment: 3,096
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
JIU was the first fully accredited
online university, offering associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degrees
in business and education. JIU
is ranked a Top 5 World Online
University and a Top Military
Friendly University and is a core
SOCMAR-4, SOCNAV-4 and
SOCCOAST-4 member. JIU offers
numerous military education
benefits including undergraduate
course costs at TA reimbursement
rates, coverage of undergraduate
book costs, no fees, monthly class
starts and a dedicated military
admissions team.
See our ad on page 3
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kan.
www.k-state.edu
Kirk Dimond
Fort Riley Coordinator
kdimond@k-state.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,205
Graduate Enrollment: 4,383
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
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in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Kansas State University is a national
leader in providing online degree
options at the bachelor’s, master’s
and Ph.D. levels, graduate and
undergraduate certificate programs,
and is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. K-State has partnerships
with Fort Leavenworth’s U.S. Army
Command & General Staff College
(CGSC), Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry
Division, and the Kansas National
Guard.
See our ad on page 33
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
www.keiseruniversity.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,667
Graduate Enrollment: 423
Faculty to Student Ratio: 6:8
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Keystone College
Kaplan University
(Online)
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
www.military.kaplan.edu
Kelly Ernce
Executive Director, Military Affairs
kernce@kaplan.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 53,000
Graduate Enrollment: 5,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Kaplan University is a different
school of thought: a university that
is evolving higher education with
innovative technology and new
ideas. New ideas that say talent is
not confined to only those that can
attend a traditional classroom; new
ideas that say with dedication and
desire students can receive a quality
education while balancing the needs
of duty, family and career. The
Kaplan Commitment allows student
to attend for up five weeks without
tuition obligation.
See our ad on page 54
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La Plume, Pa.
www.keystone.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,600
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Kutztown University of
Pennsylvania
Kutztown, Pa.
www.kutztown.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,725
Graduate Enrollment: 972
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Lackawanna College
Scranton, Pa.
www.lackawanna.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,561
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Lakewood College
Lakewood, Ohio
www.lakewoodcollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 200
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
www.lamar.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,082
Graduate Enrollment: 3,887
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
ExplorE your
options at
K-statE
Distance Education
online bachelor’s degree
completion programs,
master’s degrees, and
certificate programs.
MyCAA approved
programs in legal
studies, project
management, and
certificate programs.
Visit www.military.k-state.edu or Call 1-800-622-2578
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va.
www.liberty.edu
Emily Foutz
Military Affairs
militaryadmissions@liberty.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 66,469
Graduate Enrollment: 12,767
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
With military students comprising
almost one-third of the student body,
Liberty University Online is ranked
as one of America’s top militaryfriendly schools. Liberty University,
a Yellow Ribbon, GoArmyEd and
NCPDLP partner, offers many
military benefits including: tuition
discounts keeping tuition within TA
cap; a technology fee waiver each
semester; a military support office of
over 20 personnel; and the Heroes
Fund Scholarship for wounded
veterans.
See our ad on page 57
Limestone College
Gaffney, S.C.
www.limestone.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,500
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
The Los Angeles Film
School
Hollywood, Calif.
www.lafilm.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,130
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Madonna University
Livonia, Mich.
www.madonna.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,000
Graduate Enrollment: 500
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate, associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Marshall University
Huntington, W.Va.
www.marshall.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,000
Graduate Enrollment: 4,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Massachusetts Bay
Community College
Wellesley Hills, Mass.
www.massbay.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,547
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Mayville State University
Mayville, N.D.
www.mayvillestate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 982
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
McNeese State
University
Lake Charles, La.
www.mcneese.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,881
Graduate Enrollment: 1,060
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Medaille College
Buffalo, N.Y.
www.medaille.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,823
Graduate Enrollment: 882
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, waives fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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Mercer County
Community College
Trenton, N.J.
www.mccc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,000
Graduate Enrollment: 1,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, veterans org,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fee for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
www.mercy.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,053
Graduate Enrollment: 3,789
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Methodist University
Fayetteville, N.C.
www.methodist.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,217
Graduate Enrollment: 199
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Metropolitan State
College of Denver
Denver, Colo.
www.mscd.edu/student/veterans.shtml
Undergrad Enrollment: 23,958
Graduate Enrollment: 50
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2012 Guide to Top Military- Friendly Colleges & Universities
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, hour cost within TA
limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Michigan Technological
University
Houghton, Mich.
www.mtu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,728
Graduate Enrollment: 1,303
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Mid-South Community
College
West Memphis, Tenn.
www.midsouthcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,300
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, hour cost within TA
limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Milwaukee School of
Engineering
Milwaukee, Wis.
www.msoe.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 2,393
Graduate Enrollment: 196
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military needs,
veterans org, liberal withdrawal policy
www.MAE-kmi.com
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
Minnesota School of
Business
Richfield, Minn.
www.msbcollege.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,904
Graduate Enrollment: 370
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents, MyCAA
approved
Mississippi State
University
Starkville, Miss.
www.veterans.msstate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,635
Graduate Enrollment: 3,789
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Missouri State University
Springfield, Mo.
www.missouristate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 17,205
Graduate Enrollment: 3,267
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, N.J.
www.monmouth.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,669
Graduate Enrollment: 1,837
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
Monroe Community
College
Rochester, N.Y.
www.monroecc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,995
Graduate Enrollment:
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Montana State University
Bozeman, Mont.
www.montana.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 13,559
Graduate Enrollment: 1,800
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Montgomery County
Community College
Blue Bell, Pa.
www.mc3.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Mountain State
University
Beckley, W.Va.
www.mountainstate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,301
Graduate Enrollment: 1,034
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Muskegon Community
College
Muskegon, Mich.
www.muskegoncc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,311
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
National American
University
Rapid City, S.D.
www.national.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,784
Graduate Enrollment: 364
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
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Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Nazareth College
Rochester, N.Y.
www.naz.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,182
Graduate Enrollment: 1,023
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:11
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Neumann University
Aston, Pa.
www.neumann.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,500
Graduate Enrollment: 549
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
New England College
Henniker, N.H.
www.nec.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,100
Graduate Enrollment: 1,474
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:11
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
New Jersey City
University
Jersey City, N.J.
www.njcu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,588
Graduate Enrollment: 1,929
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
New Mexico Junior
College
Hobbs, N.M.
www.nmjc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,900
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: None
New Mexico State
University
Las Cruces, N.M.
www.nmsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 27,113
Graduate Enrollment: 3,753
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fee
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, Calif.
www.nyfa.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 146
Graduate Enrollment: 356
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:4
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics:
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
New York Institute of
Technology
Old Westbury, N.Y.
www.nyit.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,757
Graduate Enrollment: 3,414
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Niagara County
Community College
Sanborn, N.Y.
www.niagaracc.suny.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,495
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Va.
www.nsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,131
Graduate Enrollment: 833
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
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veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
North Dakota State
College of Science
Wahpeton, N.D.
www.ndscs.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,833
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
North Dakota State
University
Fargo, N.D.
www.ndsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,977
Graduate Enrollment: 2,430
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
offers DL
Support: veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
North Georgia College &
State University
Dahlonega, Ga.
www.northgeorgia.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,353
Graduate Enrollment: 559
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: award ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
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Northern Virginia
Community College
Annandale, Va.
www.nvcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 73,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Northwestern State
University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, La.
www.nsula.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,074
Graduate Enrollment: 1,679
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces fee for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Norwich University
Northfield, Vt.
www.norwich.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,300
Graduate Enrollment: 1,250
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, tuition
lower than Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, credit hour cost within
TA limits, reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Oklahoma State
University
Stillwater, Okla.
www.okstate.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,197
Graduate Enrollment: 5,325
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
professions, and a job placement
rate of over 90 percent 6 months
after graduation. Oregon Tech ranked
#8 in baccalaureate colleges in the
western region in the 2012 U.S.
News & World Report and has 11
online degree programs in the health
professions, management fields and
engineering technology.
Oregon Institute of
Technology
Klamath Falls, Ore.
www.oit.edu
Gwen Raubolt
Director of Marketing and
Communication
gwendolyn.raubolt@oit.edu
The Paralegal Institute
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,758
Graduate Enrollment: 25
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: none
Scottsdale, Ariz.
www.theparalegalinstitute.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 177
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Oregon Tech has a substantial
regional reputation for excellent
academic programs in various
professional disciplines of
engineering, technology
and health
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One reason.
One journey.
One future.
Yours.
Park University
Since 1875.
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Va.
www.odu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,965
Graduate Enrollment: 5,501
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
• Bringing the university
experience to active duty
personnel, veterans,
dependents and civilians
• 40 campus centers nationwide
• Classes are offered face-to-face
and online any where, any time
• Associates, bachelors and
masters programs
• Scholarships and tuition
discounts available
The Ohio State
University
Columbus Campus, Ohio
www.osu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 42,082
Graduate Enrollment: 13,982
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
www.MAE-kmi.com
www.park.edu/military/friends
(816) 746-2570
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Park University
Parkville, Mo.
www.park.edu
Stephen Terry
Director, Military and Veteran Student
Services
stephen.terry@park.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,000
Graduate Enrollment: 1,200
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hours cost with TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Park University, a national leader
in higher education, serves active
duty servicemembers, veterans
and their dependents at 40
campuses nationwide (35 on
military installations) and online.
Since its founding in 1875, Park
and the U.S. military have had
a longstanding relationship, and
Park is consistently recognized
for its military-friendly services.
Park’s unsurpassed commitment
to the military shines through its
Department of Military and Veteran
Student Services, home of the Park
Warrior Center.
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Paul Smith’s College
Paul Smiths, N.Y.
www.paulsmiths.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,030
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Penn State World
Campus
University Park Campus, Pa.
www.worldcampus.psu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 27,273
Graduate Enrollment: 11,787
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
See our ad on page 56
Pierce College Military
Program
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
www.pierce.ctc.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,844
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military needs,
veterans org, veterans center
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost within
TA limits, waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Post University
Waterbury, Conn.
www.post.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,000
Graduate Enrollment: 1,151
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, waives/reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Va.
www.regent.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,242
Graduate Enrollment: 3,313
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Rio Salado College
Tempe, Ariz.
www.riosalado.edu/partnerships/
military
Undergrad Enrollment: 69,619
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Rochester Institute of
Technology
Rochester, N.Y.
www.rit.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,224
Graduate Enrollment: 2,982
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:11
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
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Roger Williams
University
Bristol, R.I.
www.rwu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,500
Graduate Enrollment: 374
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces /
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, N.J.
http://veterans.rutgers.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 42,327
Graduate Enrollment: 14,541
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, tuition
lower than Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, Conn.
www.sjc.edu/veterans
Gary Sherman
Vice President for Enrollment
Management
gsherman@sjc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,001
Graduate Enrollment: 1,477
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:11
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: None
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Saint Joseph College is a
comprehensive institution offering
more than 22 majors and six
pre-professional programs plus
accelerated bachelor’s to master’s
degrees. Graduate programs for both
women and men along with the
undergraduate Weekend Program
for Adult Learners, professional
certificate programs and other
continuing co-educational learning
opportunities are available. The
college participates in the Yellow
Ribbon GI Education Enhancement
Program. The Saint Joseph College
School of Pharmacy opened in
August 2011.
See our ad on page 38
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Fla.
www.saintleo.edu
Ed Austin
Associate Vice President of Marketing
ed.austin@saintleo.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 24,403
Graduate Enrollment: 4,540
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Founded in 1889, Saint Leo
University has a 39-year history of
demonstrated success as a global
provider of education to the military
and their dependents. Responding
to the unique needs of military
students, the university provides
flexible undergraduate and graduate
degrees that can be completed
worldwide online and/or at one
of our more than 40 locations
positioned across seven states.
See our ad on page 39
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
South University
Seattle Central
Community College
Seattle, Wash.
www.seattlecentral.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: reduces/waives fee for
military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Savannah, Ga.
www.southuniversity.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: NP
Graduate Enrollment: NP
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
South University
Columbia
Columbia, S.C.
www.southuniversity.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,200
Graduate Enrollment: 400
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
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Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Mo.
www.slu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,406
Graduate Enrollment: 5,379
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
Regionally Accredited
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www.saintleo.edu
Saint Leo University admits students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.
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Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Southern Illinois
University Carbondale
Carbondale, Ill.
www.siu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 15,141
Graduate Enrollment: 4,896
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Southern Wesleyan
University
Central, S.C.
www.swu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,456
Graduate Enrollment: 427
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Southwestern College
Professional Studies
Wichita, Kan.
www.southwesterncollege.org
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,240
Graduate Enrollment: 171
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:11
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
St. Bonaventure
University
St. Bonaventure, N.Y.
www.sbu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,937
Graduate Enrollment: 523
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: none
St. Gregory’s University
Shawnee, Okla.
www.stgregorys.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 313
Graduate Enrollment: 37
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
St. Joseph’s College
Brooklyn, N.Y.
www.sjcny.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,897
Graduate Enrollment: 755
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Stratford University
Falls Church, Va.
www.stratford.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,253
Graduate Enrollment: 432
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Strayer University
Herndon, Va.
www.strayer.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 49,000
Graduate Enrollment: included in
undergrad total
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Suffolk County
Community College
Ammerman Campus, N.Y.
www.sunysuffolk.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 35,051
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
SUNY Canton College
Canton, N.Y.
www.canton.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,300
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
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needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: none
SUNY Maritime College
Fort Schuyler, N.Y.
www.sunymaritime.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,600
Graduate Enrollment: 200
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, N.Y.
www.potsdam.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,903
Graduate Enrollment: 511
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y.
www.syr.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,201
Graduate Enrollment: 6,206
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
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Tennessee Tech
University
Cookeville, Tenn.
www.tntech.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,436
Graduate Enrollment: 2,102
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
www.tamu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 39,148
Graduate Enrollment: 9,981
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
www.ttu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 25,462
Graduate Enrollment: 6,175
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Texas Wesleyan
University
Fort Worth, Texas
www.txwes.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,844
Graduate Enrollment: 1,534
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s,
master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Texas Woman’s
University
Thomas Edison State
College
Denton, Texas
www.twu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,483
Graduate Enrollment: 5,697
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Trenton, N.J.
http://military.tesc.edu
Louis F. Martini
Director of Military and Veteran Education
lmartini@tesc.edu
Thiel College
Greenville, Pa.
www.thiel.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,096
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Undergrad Enrollment: 17,722
Graduate Enrollment: 1,014
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates, associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser,
staff trained in military needs, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, credit hour cost within TA
limits, reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Thomas Edison State College has
been providing specialized educational
opportunities for members of the U.S.
military for more than 35 years and
continues to develop degree programs
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Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, Kent.
www.thomasmore.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 2,000
Graduate Enrollment: 140
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: None
Tidewater Community
College
Hampton Roads, Va.
www.tcc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 45,860
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:27
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates, associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Towson University
Towson, Md.
www.towson.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 15,560
Graduate Enrollment: 4,311
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, S.C.
www.tridenttech.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 31,129
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associates
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Trident University
International
Cypress, Calif.
www.trident.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,417
Graduate Enrollment: 8,465
Faculty to Student Ratio: NP
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Troy University
Troy, Ala.
www.troy.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 28,789
Graduate Enrollment: 9,324
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
United States Sports
Academy
Daphne, Ala.
www.ussa.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 233
Graduate Enrollment: 901
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:6
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions adviser
for military, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
University of Arkansas at
Little Rock
Little Rock, Ark.
www.ualr.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,321
Graduate Enrollment: 2,361
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
University of Arkansas at
Monticello
Monticello, Ark.
www.uamont.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,500
Graduate Enrollment: 112
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hours cost with TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
University of Central
Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo.
www.ucmo.edu/vets
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,151
Graduate Enrollment: 2,172
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
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Degrees Offered: certificates,
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Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans center
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
University of Charleston
Charleston, W.Va.
www.ucwv.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,135
Graduate Enrollment: 383
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs
University of the
Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
http://military.uiw.edu
Kevin Hill
Admissions Counselor
kmhill@uiwtx.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,958
Graduate Enrollment: 1,750
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Colorado Springs, Colo.
www.uccs.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,018
Graduate Enrollment: 2,065
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
As partners with GoArmyEd,
AU-ABC and NCPDLP, we ensure
quality education is affordable and
accessible for the military, active
duty dependents, veterans and DoD
civilians. We provide free textbooks
for military and undergraduate
students. Our tuition is capped for
the military member and we offer
convenient 8-week terms. We offer
relevant degrees in criminal justice,
psychology, HR, business and a
transfer friendly degree in applied
science. In our Virtual University,
there are no proctored exams.
University of Florida
The University of Iowa
Gainesville, Fla.
www.ufl.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 32,064
Graduate Enrollment: 18,052
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Iowa City, Iowa
www.uiowa.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 21,176
Graduate Enrollment: 9,679
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kan.
www.ku.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 29,462
Graduate Enrollment: 8,363
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
University of La Verne
La Verne, Calif.
www.laverne.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,275
Graduate Enrollment: 3,757
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces/waives fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: None
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky.
www.louisville.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,167
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
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University of
Management and
Technology
Arlington, Va.
www.umtweb.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,945
Graduate Enrollment: 3,382
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:5
Average Class Size: less than 10
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
University of Maryland
University College
(UMUC)
Adelphi, Md.
http://military.umuc.edu
Military Advising
military@umuc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 75,500
Graduate Enrollment: 20,800
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
University of Maryland University
College (UMUC), the largest public
university in the United States, is a
regionally accredited institution in
the university system of Maryland.
Since 1947, UMUC has been
providing education services to
the U.S. military and today enrolls
55,000 servicemembers, veterans
and their family members in 27
countries and territories worldwide.
UMUC offers more than 100
undergraduate and graduate careerrelevant programs available online
and on-site.
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University of
Massachusetts Amherst
University of Nebraska at
Omaha
Amherst, Mass.
www.umass.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,551
Graduate Enrollment: 6,025
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Omaha, Neb.
www.chooseuno.com
Hayley Patton
Manager, Military Programs
hpatton@unomaha.edu
The University of
Memphis
Memphis, Tenn.
www.memphis.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,072
Graduate Enrollment: 5,430
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
www.umich.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 27,027
Graduate Enrollment: 14,897
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: over 45
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,964
Graduate Enrollment: 2,748
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, credit hour cost within
TA limits, reduces/waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
UNO has a long history working with
military, with an office on Offutt AFB
and a degree program tailored to
military needs. We provide quality
degree options (including fully online)
that are flexible and low cost. Military
can receive 10 hours for serving active
duty one year and credit for military
training/experience. UNO advisers
are highly experienced working with
military students. UNO provides
military students with flexibility, value,
support and maximization of military
education benefits.
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University of Nebraska
Medical Center
Omaha, Neb.
www.unmc.edu
Maggie Winnicki
Distance Education Administrative
Coordinator
mwinnicki@unmc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 958
Graduate Enrollment: 2,042
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:4
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
UNMC is a proud participant in the
Yellow Ribbon program, offering
undergraduate and graduate, online
and campus-based programs in highdemand areas. Our online programs
are taught by the same experienced
professors that teach on campus—
professors committed to teaching
and research that improves health
care. Our advisors work with military
and veteran students to help you
get the educational benefits you’re
entitled to, and our flexible programs
allow you to meet career and family
commitments.
See our ad on page 43
University of North
Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, N.C.
www.uncp.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,166
Graduate Enrollment: 778
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
University of North
Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, N.C.
www.uncw.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,743
Graduate Enrollment: 1,328
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
University of North
Dakota
Grand Forks, N.D.
www.und.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 11,139
Graduate Enrollment: 2,560
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
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Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
University of North
Florida
Jacksonville, Fla.
www.unf.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 14,515
Graduate Enrollment: 1,805
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
www.unt.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 28,283
Graduate Enrollment: 7,784
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national, other
Degrees Offered: certificate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor, staff trained in military needs,
veterans org, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
University of
Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio
http://unoh.edu
Randy Gasser
Military Relations Coordinator
rjgasser@unoh.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,168
Graduate Enrollment: 35
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25
Average Class Size: 15-30
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Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
The University of Northwestern Ohio
desires to help servicemembers
achieve their educational goals
in the shortest amount of time
and in the most affordable way.
Military scholarships are available
for all servicemembers, veterans,
spouses and dependents attending
UNOH. UNOH is a member of the
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges,
GoArmyEd, and Military Spouse
Career Advancement Program. UNOH
accepts military transcripts and honors
credit equivalencies for military course
work, experience and testing programs
such as CLEP and DANTES.
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The University of
Oklahoma
Norman, Okla.
www.ou.edu/outreach Megan Tyler
Director Of Advanced Programs, North
America
apnapdirector@ou.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 20,000
Graduate Enrollment: 5,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
The University of Oklahoma began
offering courses to the military
population in the early 1960s.
Outreach pioneered an intensive
teaching format, which includes
advanced class preparation, condensed
class sessions and post-class work.
Programs available through The
University of Oklahoma provide
additional flexibility by offering
selected online courses and degrees,
independent readings and independent
courses. In all aspects, except in the
use of time, Outreach courses are
identical to their counterparts taught
on the Norman campus.
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, credit hour cost within
TA limits, reduces/waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
University of Phoenix
As a regionally-accredited, militaryfriendly school, University of Phoenix
has been enriching the lives of
military personnel and their families
for over 35 years. We offer a wide
variety of associate, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degree
programs. Classes are available on
campus and online. Our staff of nearly
1,000 dedicated military advisers is
just one way we support our military
students. We also offer special military
tuition rates and credit for previous
military training and education.
Phoenix, Ariz.
www.phoenix.edu/mil
Jackie Robinson
Public Relations Project Manager,
Military Division
military.services@phoenix.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 311,000
Graduate Enrollment: 84,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12
Average Class Size: 10-15
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University of San Diego
San Diego, Calif.
www.sandiego.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,100
Graduate Enrollment: 2,000
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
University of South
Carolina
Columbia, S.C.
www.sc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 21,383
Graduate Enrollment: 8,214
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
University of South
Florida
Tampa, Fla.
www.veterans.usf.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 36,358
Graduate Enrollment: 8,882
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:27
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
University of Southern
Maine
Portland, Maine
www.usm.maine.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,860
Graduate Enrollment: 2,090
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: None
The University of Tampa
Tampa, Fla.
www.ut.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,687
Graduate Enrollment: 740
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
The University of Texas
at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
www.utdallas.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,648
Graduate Enrollment: 6,480
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
The University of Texas
at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
www.utep.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 18,160
Graduate Enrollment: 3,946
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
University of West
Alabama
University of WisconsinLa Crosse
Livingston, Ala.
www.uwa.edu
Dr. Martha Hocutt
Dean, Division Of Online Programs
mhocutt@uwa.edu
La Crosse, Wis.
www.uwlax.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,945
Graduate Enrollment: 1,003
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,915
Graduate Enrollment: 3,179
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
The University of West Alabama
is proud to be listed among the
colleges and universities designated
as military-friendly. In addition to
being a SOC Consortium member,
GI-VA Friendly and a Go Army Ed
School, the UWA Division of Online
Programs offers active military
members, including National
Guard and Reserves, scholarships
to continue their studies online in
both baccalaureate and graduate
level programs. UWA also offers
a thorough counseling program
designated for online students only.
See our ad on page 47
University of West
Florida
Pensacola, Fla.
http://uwf.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,825
Graduate Enrollment: 1,917
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces fees
for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
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University of WisconsinOshkosh
Oshkosh, Wis.
http://uwosh.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,230
Graduate Enrollment: 1,399
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, veterans
center, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents, on-campus
childcare
University of WisconsinPlatteville
Platteville, Wis.
www.uwplatt.edu/disted/MAE
Karen Adams
Corporate Marketing Director
adamskar@uwplatt.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,326
Graduate Enrollment: 1,487
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than Yellow
Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
At the University of WisconsinPlatteville Online, we’re not scrambling
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to reach 100,000 students. And
that’s OK, because we understand
that there’s a real person behind
every degree. Today, we enroll more
than 2,500 working adults, not only
in our popular project management
and engineering programs, but also
our new degrees: integrated supply
chain management and organizational
change leadership. Plus, we offer
master’s and bachelor’s degrees in
criminal justice and a bachelor’s in
business administration.
University of WisconsinStevens Point
Stevens Point, Wis.
http://uwsp.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,256
Graduate Enrollment: 244
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
University of WisconsinWhitewater
Whitewater, Wis.
www.uww.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,144
Graduate Enrollment: 1,413
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
www.uiu.edu
Barb Schultz
Associate Executive Director
schultzb@uiu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,266
Graduate Enrollment: 499
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
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Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military
needs, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa
University is a private, notfor-profit university providing
degree programs and leadership
development opportunities to nearly
7,000 students—nationally and
internationally. Upper Iowa University
is a recognized innovator in offering
accredited, quality programs
through flexible, multiple delivery
systems, including onsite, online and
independent study. Upper Iowa offers
tuition discounts to the total military
family and is a proud member of the
Post-9/11 Yellow Ribbon Program.
See our ad on page 49
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
www.usu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 22,100
Graduate Enrollment: 3,667
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, veterans center,
liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Utica College
Utica, N.Y.
www.utica.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 2,537
Graduate Enrollment: 736
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser, staff trained in military needs,
veterans org, liberal withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, military
scholarships, reduces/waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Ga.
www.valdosta.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,794
Graduate Enrollment: 2,104
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits,
reduces/waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Ind.
www.vinu.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 10,000
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, reduces/
waives fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Virginia College
Birmingham, Ala.
www.vc.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 16,800
Graduate Enrollment: 400
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
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Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, waives fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Va.
www.vt.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 23,690
Graduate Enrollment: 7,316
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Washington State
University
Pullman, Wash.
http://wsu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 21,816
Graduate Enrollment: 4,492
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
reduces fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents,
on-campus childcare
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah
http://weber.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,186
Graduate Enrollment: 4,145
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: military scholarships,
credit hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Webster University
St. Louis, Mo.
www.webster.edu
admissions@webster.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 4,895
Graduate Enrollment: 16,196
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional, other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits, reduces/waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Webster University and the U.S.
Department of Defense have
worked together for nearly 40 years
to provide high quality and costeffective graduate programs at
military installations throughout the
country. Our goal is to help military
students successfully complete
their graduate education no matter
where they are deployed. Webster
University courses of study are
approved for veterans’ educational
benefits in compliance with all
prescribed regulations by special
approval agencies.
See our ad on page 7
West Chester University,
MBA Program
West Chester, Pa.
www.wcumba.org
Undergrad Enrollment: 12,564
Graduate Enrollment: 2,185
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, veterans center
Financial Aid: none
Spouses & Dependents: none
West Texas A&M
University
Canyon, Texas
www.wtamu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 6,522
Graduate Enrollment: 1,283
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national,
other
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
Western Carolina
University
Cullowhee, N.C.
www.wcu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 7,503
Graduate Enrollment: 1,904
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduces fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Western Governors
University
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.wgu.edu
Jeff Bingham
Military Tuition Assistant Specialist
jbingham1@wgu.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,482
Graduate Enrollment: 5,712
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:45
Average Class Size: NP
Accreditation: regional, national, other
Degrees Offered: bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, military scholarships
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved
WGU is a nonprofit, online and
accredited university offering
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
education, IT, business and health
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professions, including nursing. WGU
is competency-based, meaning
students with prior education and
experience in their field of study
can accelerate degree completion.
Programs are highly portable
allowing students to study wherever
they are located, and most programs
cost about $6,000 per year. Tuition
assistance, GI Bill benefits and
scholarships for military personnel
and spouses are available.
See our ad on page 51
Western International
University
Phoenix, Ariz.
http://west.edu/military
Undergrad Enrollment: 3,000
Graduate Enrollment: 2,500
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: accepts transfer credits,
SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
advisor for military, staff trained in
military needs, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Western Michigan
University
Kalamazoo, Mich.
http://wmich.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,966
Graduate Enrollment: 5,079
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19
Average Class Size: 30-45
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits, waives
fees for military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents, on-campus childcare
Westfield State
University
Westfield, Mass.
www.westfield.ma.edu
veterans@westfield.ma.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 5,820
Graduate Enrollment: 3,160
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
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Degrees Offered: certificates,
bachelor’s, master’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: None
Westfield State University has
demonstrated an outreach to
students involved in the military
by offering accommodations for
students enrolled in ROTC qualifying
under the Servicemembers
Opportunities Program and advising
all servicemembers enrolled,
including non-resident students.
WSU provides direct connections
between our criminal justice major
and homeland security concentration
and the military—many veterans
enroll/are advised in both programs
annually. Accommodations are made
for students in the National Guard
and Air National Guard, both located
in Westfield.
See our ad on page 67
Westminster College
Fulton, Mo.
www.westminster-mo.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,100
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional
Degrees Offered: associate,
bachelor’s
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans center, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon
Spouses & Dependents: tuition
discounts for dependents
Winona State University
Winona, Minn.
http://winona.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 8,500
Graduate Enrollment: 455
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:20
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: regional, national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained
in military needs, veterans org,
veterans center, liberal withdrawal
policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon, credit
hour cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: on-campus
childcare
Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College
Valdosta, Ga.
www.wiregrass.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 9,006
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13
Average Class Size: 10-15
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: dedicated admissions
adviser for military, staff trained in
military needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: tuition lower than
Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost
within TA limits, reduced fees for
military
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, tuition discounts for
dependents
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
www.wright.edu
Undergrad Enrollment: 19,793
Graduate Enrollment: 4,128
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17
Average Class Size: 15-30
Accreditation: national
Degrees Offered: certificates,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
Academics: awards ACE credit for
military training, accepts transfer
credits, SOC, offers DL
Support: staff trained in military
needs, veterans org, liberal
withdrawal policy
Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon,
tuition lower than yYellow Ribbon,
military scholarships, credit hour
cost within TA limits
Spouses & Dependents: MyCAA
approved, on-campus childcare
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