By Nicole Lyons,
March 26, 2026

The 欧美视频 (UCM) has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly庐
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.
鈥淎t UCM, support isn't just something we talk about, it鈥檚 something we put into action,鈥�
said Courtney Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at UCM. 鈥淓arning a #3 national ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to serving
military-affiliated students.鈥�
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools庐 designation were evaluated using
both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200
companies participated in the Military Friendly庐 survey.
鈥淓arning the Military Friendly庐 designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a
reflection of an institution鈥檚 deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those
who served,鈥� said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships for Military Friendly庐.
鈥淭hese schools don鈥檛 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.鈥�
UCM 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 UCM.
For more information about UCM鈥檚 Military and Veterans Services, visit ucmo.edu/military, call 660-543-8776 or email vets@ucmo.edu.