Military Times Names UT Among Best Colleges for Veterans

Veterans with the UT Veterans Success Center are recognized on the field at halftime during a Lady Vols soccer match at Regal Soccer Stadium. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been recognized in the Military Times Best For Vets 2026 College Rankings for its commitment to service members, veterans and military families. The university placed first among Tennessee institutions, second in the SEC, 31st among public universities and 37th overall nationwide.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that UT has been recognized on the Best for Vets list. The rankings are based on a detailed survey of each school’s policies, programs and outcomes, focusing on university culture, student support services, academic policies, costs and financial assistance, and military-connected student success rates. “These rankings from Best for Vets represent our unwavering commitment to the military community at UT Knoxville,” said Thomas Cruise, director of the Veterans Success Center, which is part of the Division of Student Success.

“What matters most to me is what that commitment looks like every day for our student veterans.

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From UT News (Knoxville), November 10, 2026.