Lander University recently announced that it has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly School, and as a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly School.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation are evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 organizations 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.
“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,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships at Military Friendly®. “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.”
Lander will be showcased in the 2026-27 Guide to Military Friendly Schools® in the April issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine and on militaryfriendly.com.
About Military Friendly Schools:
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 www.militaryfriendly.com.