Thomas University Earns #4 Military Friendly® Ranking
Post Published On:Thomas University is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation being recogized as the #4 Military Friendly® institution in its category.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly®, in consultation with the Military Friendly® Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution’s ability to meet and exceed thresholds for student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
The designation reflects TU’s commitment to evolving services to meet the needs of current and future students who have served or are serving our nation. According to Josh Dean, Thomas University’s Director of Military and Corporate Relations, “The 2025-2026 school year saw the Center for Military Life expand its veteran support services to include a dedicated lounge and assistance center. This added resource center ensures that qualified students can gain access to their earned military education benefits.”
“As a former service member, this particular recognition means a lot,” said Thomas University President Stringfellow. “I am proud of Josh Dean and his team for continuing to make our veterans a top priority at TU.”
“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. 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.” said Kayla Lopez, Military Friendly® Vice President of Memberships.
Thomas University will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Military Friendly Schools® in the April issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools® designation. Military Friendly® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm.
The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com.
