快活视频a top choice for veterans in 2020

Towson University is in the top one percent of universities for military veterans.

By Sean Welsh on January 13, 2020

快活视频a top university for veterans

When it comes to choosing a college, Towson University is in the top 1 percent among universities nationwide for veterans.

快活视频ranked No. 23 out of nearly 1,800 institutions for veteran friendliness in a review by College Factual. In Maryland, 快活视频earned top marks for veteran students among all universities.

In the past, 快活视频has been recognized by GI Jobs magazine as a military-friendly university. It is one of the first institutions in the region to establish a military and veteran鈥檚 center.

"This recognition as one of the nation鈥檚 best truly emphasizes Towson University鈥檚 institutional priority in creating an academic community where all of our students, including our military veterans or active-duty professionals, are supported to succeed and thrive both in the classroom and on campus,鈥 快活视频President Kim Schatzel said.

罢鲍鈥檚 Military and Veterans Center[BROKEN LINK] (MVC) promotes a safe and like-minded community, personal growth and career development opportunities, and comprehensive academic support.

"The Towson University Military and Veterans Center[BROKEN LINK] provides outstanding support and services to hundreds of student veterans and qualified dependents,鈥 said Dario DiBattista, director of the center. 鈥淭hrough the community, growth, and support we offer, I have seen firsthand Towson University's commitment to the success of student veterans, and how that has changed lives. We are thrilled to be included in this ranking, and want to continue to be the best."

快活视频climbed more than 70 spots year-over-year in , and placed just ahead of Florida State and the University of Maryland-College Park, which was No. 28 on the list.

The ranking was conducted by College Factual, and according to the organization鈥檚 website, 鈥渨as meant to highlight colleges and universities who are working hard to provide quality educational outcomes to veterans, active duty military students and their families.鈥

Factors in the rankings included veteran affordability, veteran support services and available resources and overall metrics to support students, particularly non-traditional students.

This story is one of several related to President Kim Schatzel鈥檚 priorities for Towson University: Diverse and Inclusive Campus and TIGER Way.