USF Named the Nation's Top College for Veterans

Coconut Telegraph

The University of South Florida has been named the best four–year college in the United States for veterans by Military Times EDGE magazine.  The “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” rankings recognize accredited institutions of higher learning for their commitment to the success of student veterans.  USF has consistently placed in the top five, but this is the university’s first time earning the top spot on the annual list. Military Times highlights USF’s proactive efforts to assist student veterans, track their progress and counsel them through their college experience. With an 83 percent retention rate and 68 percent graduation rate, USF student veterans are highly successful in the transition from the military to college.  

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