CMU named Michigan’s ‘Best for Vets’ by Military Times

Central Michigan University is the #1 school in Michigan and the entire Midwest Region for supporting service members, veterans and their families, according to Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.

370 colleges and universities across all 50 states made the 2026 rankings. In addition to top billing for the state and region, CMU ranked 29th among public universities and 35th overall.

The Military Times rankings are based on several factors including university culture, student support services, academic policies, costs and financial assistance, and military-connected student success rates.

For more than 50 years, CMU has offered career-focused in-person and online programs to help service members build secure futures, both during and after their military careers.

The recognition from Military Times comes on the heels of CMU earning an 11th consecutive Gold-Level designation by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for its commitment to meeting veterans’ needs.