UF Online Named No. 1 For Military Service Members by Forbes

The University of Florida is proud to announce that Forbes Advisor has ranked UF Online as the best online college for military service members in 2024. This recognition reflects the commitment and resources devoted to making UF Online’s affordable online bachelor’s programs accessible to service members worldwide.

“Gator Nation takes great pride in supporting our nation’s service members,” said UF President Ben Sasse. “We are dedicated to offering a world-class education that meets our students’ unique needs and equips them for a changing economy.“

UF Online consistently ranks among the top online programs in the nation for military-affiliated students. This spring, U.S. News and World Report ranked UF Online as the top Online Bachelor’s Program for veterans for the second year in a row.

To arrive at its rankings, Forbes Advisor scored 3,836 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online bachelor’s degree programs using 25 data points in the categories of student outcomes, affordability, student experience, credibility, and the application process. The 10 best schools on the list received a curved final score of 95% or higher.

“The University of Florida is honored to serve the men and women who serve our nation,” said UF Board of Trustees Chairman Mori Hosseini. “We are proud that Forbes has named us the #1 online college for military service members. We are committed to offering our students an elite and practical education that meets their needs and prepares them for future success.”

UF Online’s commitment to military students extends beyond rankings. With 28 fully online bachelor’s degrees and dedicated support services such as the UF Collegiate Veterans Success Center and the Office of Student Veteran Success, UF Online ensures that military-affiliated students have the resources they need to excel academically. The university also champions affordability for military students by participating in tuition and fee assistance opportunities such as the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon programs.

UF Online is a leader in Florida in promoting flexible, online learning options for military students. In November 2023, UF Online spearheaded a groundbreaking virtual education event for military-affiliated students in collaboration with 10 State University System of Florida institutions and education specialists from the Army National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and the Navy, offering crucial information on financial aid, academic success strategies, and educational benefits.

UF Online is honored to provide service members and their family members with the best online educational opportunities in the nation, said Senior Associate Provost Brian Harfe.

UF Online currently supports over 4,000 students who learn and engage from 50 states and 24 countries around the world. More than 6,000 Gators have graduated from our online programs with a bachelor’s degree since 2014. The application deadline for the Spring 2025 semester is Sept. 3. For more information about UF Online, please visit the website at ufonline.ufl.edu.