Troy University has been recognized for its commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families by Military Times, a source for independent news and information for service members and their families.
TROY was included in the “2026 Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, coming in 28th in the Southeast, 59th nationally among traditional universities, 72nd among public universities and 86th overall. In all, the rankings recognized 370 colleges and universities nationwide.
“Being recognized among the nation’s top 100 Best for Vets institutions is a reflection of TROY’s ongoing commitment to those who have served our country,” said Scot Brumbeloe, TROY’s Director of Military and Veteran Affairs. “We take great pride in ensuring that military-connected students have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.”
Military Times collects data from an extensive survey of colleges across the country. Institutions are evaluated on academic quality, student support services, affordability and outcomes for veterans, including graduation and retention rates.
“The military-connected student today looks different than many people imagine,” said Jon Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times. “It’s a veteran starting a second career, a Guard member balancing drill weekends with classes, a spouse finishing a degree between moves. The schools on this year’s list understand that, and they’re building support around the real lives of the people they serve. That’s exactly what we want our readers to know when they’re choosing where to invest their education benefits.”
Troy University’s service to the military dates to the 1950s, and the University’s commitment to serving the men and women of the United States military has continued to grow over the years through efforts such as TROY for Troops centers, which seek to meet the unique needs of servicemen and women and their dependents, the Military and Family Scholarship and annual recognitions during Military Appreciation and Military Family Appreciation months.
In 2025, the University demonstrated its commitment to the military by stepping up when federal funding for Military Tuition Assistance was impacted by the government shutdown to ensure service members could continue their education without interruption through a TA scholarship for eligible service members.
TROY is consistently recognized for its service to the military by publications and organizations such as U.S. News and World Report, G.I. Jobs, OnlineU.com and Abound.
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