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ֲý Ranks Third Among Military Friendly® Schools

By Nicole Lyons, March 26, 2026

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A tall flagpole in the middle of the ֲý quad has an American flag and Missouri flag waving in the wind. Green trees and grass are seen, with a large stone building in the background

 

The ֲý (ֲý) has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation as well as recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School.


among large public universities in the U.S. for 2026-27, once again making it the only Missouri university listed in the top 10. The university was also ranked third as a Military Spouse Friendly School.

 

“At ֲý, support isn't just something we talk about, it’s something we put into action,” said Courtney Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at ֲý. “Earning a #3 national ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to serving military-affiliated students.” 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey. 

 

“Earning the Military Friendly® designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution’s deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships for Military Friendly®. “These schools don’t just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact. Their support is transformative, proving that investing in military-connected students is both a moral imperative and a standard for educational excellence.”


ֲý is committed to helping veterans, active-duty military and their families access higher education opportunities. The university offers tuition benefits for veterans and military members, plus in-state tuition for their dependents. Other benefits include free entry to athletic events and access to the Military and Veterans Success Center, a one-stop resource for active duty military, veterans and military dependents enrolled at ֲý. 


For more information about ֲý’s Military and Veterans Services, visit ucmo.edu/military, call 660-543-8776 or email vets@ucmo.edu

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