The 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® Schools designation, awarded annually, is considered a leading benchmark for colleges and universities that prioritize the success of military-connected students. The program evaluates institutions using a data-driven methodology that combines public data and proprietary survey responses to measure effectiveness in key areas such as student retention, graduation rates, job placement, and loan repayment outcomes.
A Recognition of Excellence
Earning a top 10 designation for 2026-2027 places MC Law among an elite group of institutions whose programs rank at the highest level within their category. These schools are recognized as “guidon bearers,” setting the national standard for military and veteran-focused education programs and continuously improving services for those who have served.
Dean Emeritus Jim Rosenblatt, who has been instrumental in the process, states, “This 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly® School designation is most appropriate for MC Law, which welcomes veterans to its classrooms, sends its graduates on to military service, supports the military through its Veterans' Clinic, and hosts speakers and programs with a military theme. The military occupies a prominent and integral place at MC Law and receives the endorsement of the faculty, staff, and students. MC Law is military friendly.”
Rigorous, Data-Driven Evaluation
The 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® School designation is not easily earned. Institutions must maintain accreditation and remain in good standing with federal programs, meet or exceed benchmarks across multiple performance metrics, demonstrate strong outcomes for both the general student population and student veterans, and show a sustained commitment to continuous improvement in veteran services. Final rankings are determined through a combination of survey results and independently verified public data, ensuring a transparent and competitive evaluation process.
Supporting Those Who Serve
Military Friendly® Schools are recognized for creating environments where military-connected students can thrive academically and professionally. Across the country, these institutions are known for offering dedicated veteran support services, assistance with GI Bill® benefits and financial aid, career placement and transition resources, and flexible academic pathways tailored to non-traditional students.
MC Law Dean John Anderson highlighted the significance of the recognition: "As a former United States Marine, MC Law's 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly® School designation has special meaning for me. I know the sacrifices our service men and women make for our country, and I am so pleased MC Law is being recognized for showing our appreciation for our military through clinics, services, and programming."
A Continued Commitment
The Military Friendly® Schools program encourages institutions to innovate and expand their support for the military community. By earning a place in the top 10 among graduate schools, MC Law demonstrates leadership in this mission and a continued commitment to those who have served.
As MC Law celebrates this achievement, it also reaffirms its promise to provide exceptional legal education and comprehensive support to military-connected students, helping them advance their careers and continue their service in new and meaningful ways.
