U of A ranked No. 1 among public universities in latest Military Times ranking
The University of Arizona is the nation's best public university for service members, according to Military Times.
The U of A ranked No.
1 among all public universities and No.
2 overall in the Military Times Best for Vets: 2026 Colleges ranking, released Monday.
The overall ranking represents the U of A's best-ever mark from Military Times.
A total of 370 colleges and universities qualified for this year's ranking.
The U of A supports the military and veteran community through the Veterans Education and Transition Services program, which provides comprehensive support for military-connected students, including help with VA education benefits, academic guidance and peer-to-peer mentoring.
The program also assists with enrollment certification, offers tutoring and workshops, and connects veterans to career counseling and community networking opportunities.
The U of A also hosts three ROTC programs, Army, Navy and Air Force, which provides military training, community and academic support to hundreds of Wildcats every year.
Student success metrics are the most important factor in determining the relative ranking of schools on the list, followed closely by the range of military-specific resources and the level of financial assistance schools offer.