University best for veterans, military students in the midwest
BOWLING GREEN – For the fourth consecutive year, Bowling Green State University has been named the No. 1 university in the midwest for veterans and active military students, according to Military Times.
In its 2024 Best for Vets rankings, Military Times also placed BGSU No. 16 among public colleges and universities and No. 20 overall in the nation. BGSU has been consistently ranked by the publication as a top academic choice for veterans and active military students since 2013.
At BGSU, veteran and military students are empowered with comprehensive, personalized support in and out of the classroom. Through the BGSU Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, military-affiliated students can embrace dedicated tutoring services, join veteran and military-focused student organizations and discover resources for navigating their education during activations or other circumstances unique to military life.
Military Times’ Best for Vets rankings are based on an annual survey of colleges and universities nationwide to evaluate their veteran-focused programs and resources. Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs data are also analyzed for the rankings.
For this year’s rankings, Military Times prioritized student success as the most important factor in determining relative placements, underscoring the University’s commitment to student outcomes. The publication also considered the breadth of military-specific resources and financial assistance available to students among other factors.
BGSU also ranks No. 1 in Ohio as home to the best online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans, according to U.S. News and World Report.
