It’s the college’s 13th national recognition for supporting veterans and military-connected students

Collin College has been named one of the 2025 Best for Vets Colleges by Military Times, earning a spot among the top institutions nationwide for serving veterans and their families.

This year, Collin College ranked No. 70 out of 357 colleges and universities across the United States that participated in the annual survey. Within Texas, the college placed seventh overall and was named the top-ranked community college in the state for veterans.

“It is a distinct privilege to support our veterans and their families by providing excellent, accessible education as well as comprehensive resources,” said Dr. Neil Matkin, district president of Collin College. “We are grateful to receive this recognition from Military Times.”

What The Ranking Measures

The Best for Vets designation is based on a combination of publicly available data from the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs and Defense, along with detailed survey responses from participating institutions. Rankings consider both academic outcomes and military-specific support, including completion and retention rates, graduation and persistence metrics, financial assistance, admissions policies and the availability of veteran-focused services.

Supporting Veterans On Campus

During the 2024–25 academic year, Collin College served more than 2,700 veterans and military-connected students. The district provides dedicated support through its Veterans Resource Centers, where students can access information on financial aid, VA education benefits, personal counseling and involvement in organizations such as Student Veterans of America.

A Growing Academic Footprint

Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Academic options include bachelor’s degrees in nursing, cybersecurity, construction management, clinical operations management and software development, alongside workforce training programs developed in partnership with local businesses and industries.

As the only public college district based in Collin County, Collin College continues to play a central role in workforce development while maintaining a strong commitment to those who have served.

For more information about veteran resources and academic programs, visit collin.edu.

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