SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas A&M University-San Antonio has earned national recognition for its commitment to serving veterans, active-duty service members and their families, with the University making significant gains in the latest Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges" rankings. The annual rankings place A&M-San Antonio at No. 42 overall, a jump of 185 spots from its No. 227 ranking last year.

The University also made substantial gains across several other categories, including General Education (No. 39, up from No. 177); Traditional (No. 29, up from No. 137); Texas (No. 6, up from No. 15); Southwest (No. 7, up from No. 24); and Public (No. 35, up from No. 183).

"What an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to the unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion that the University brings to our military-connected community every single day," said Katesha Goodson, director of the Office of Military Affairs. "This recognition is not just a win for our University, but a reflection of the collective efforts of our amazing military affairs team and the incredible campus partners who work alongside us to ensure our military-connected students feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed."

Military Times compiles its rankings through an extensive survey of colleges and universities nationwide. Institutions are evaluated on academic quality, student support services, affordability and outcomes for veterans, including graduation and retention rates. The rankings assess the resources and services institutions provide to veterans and military-connected students, highlighting colleges that support their academic and career goals.

The Military Times recognition adds to a growing list of honors for A&M-San Antonio's commitment to military-connected students. The University also received a Gold Award in the Texas Veterans Commission's 2026 Veteran Education Excellence Awards. Established by the Texas Legislature, the awards recognize colleges and universities that demonstrate excellence in education and related services that contribute to the academic success of student veterans and other military-connected students. Awards are presented at the gold, silver and bronze levels.

"Education is a pathway to personal well-being and improving quality of life," said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. "These colleges and universities help ensure our veterans and their dependents receive the quality education they have earned in an environment that fosters their academic success. Congratulations to these schools and thank you for providing outstanding higher education opportunities."

Founded in 2009, A&M-San Antonio serves more than 7,600 students from 25 states and Puerto Rico. The University offers 39 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs. As a Military Embracing institution, it serves veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected families, who account for approximately 15% of its student population.

In October, it was announced that the University will receive about $1.9 million for the 2026-27 academic year through a new initiative from The Texas A&M University System that will help universities cover the unreimbursed cost of serving Texas veterans under the Hazlewood Act. The funding will help offset the tuition and mandatory fee revenue A&M-San Antonio does not receive when eligible veterans make use of Hazlewood benefits.

2026 Military Times Rankings

• No. 42 Overall
• No. 39 General Education
• No. 29 Traditional
• No. 6 Texas
• No. 7 Southwest
• No. 35 Public

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