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鈥檛 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.