Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard.

The 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory Media with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

"RMU is immensely proud to receive the Military Friendly® School designation with Gold status for the fourth year in a row, climbing to second among National Doctoral Granting Universities. This honor is a testament to our unwavering dedication to veteran and military-affiliated students. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing an environment that nurtures success for our service members as they embark on new chapters. Our comprehensive approach ensures they have access to the resources and support needed to transition seamlessly into civilian life and academic excellence," said Dr. Jill Kurp, Chief Academic Outreach & Impact Officer at RMU.

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.”- Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.