Military Times designates UofL ‘Best for Vets’

Salute yourselves, Cardinals, because the University of Louisville has earned a designation on the Military Times’ 2025 Best for Vets Colleges list, ranking near the top third of the list.  UofL also earned a designation in 2024, highlighting the collaborative work being done across campus to serve the military population.

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Through a survey, Military Times collects data from colleges nationwide. With this information, institutions are evaluated based on academic quality, student support services, affordability and outcomes for veterans – including graduation and retention rates. 

This year’s survey showcased a substantial increase in online/hybrid program options and a meaningful growth in veteran resources like peer mentorship centers and mental health services for post-service transition.

This latest honor adds to the accolades of UofL's military-connected student supports. In 2025, the Cardinal community received recognition as a Military Friendly® Gold university and a Military Friendly® Spouse university for the fourth year in a row. UofL is one of only 27 Carnegie research 1 institutions in the nation to earn a designated status, and the only one in Kentucky to earn a “Gold” designation from Military Friendly®, a veteran-owned company that ranks universities for how well they support military students.

With almost 2,600 military-connected students enrolled, military students account for more than 10% of UofL’s total enrollment. The Center for Military-Connected Students is committed to providing a supportive space with five full-time staff members dedicated to assisting military students on campus. Some of the benefits include scholarships for veterans and their dependents, lower tuition rates and multiple fee waivers. 

To learn more about the Best for Vets Colleges rankings, view the full Military Times list.