Penn College receives ‘Best for Vets’ recognition

Pennsylvania College of Technology is among 370 institutions nationwide and 15 in the state recognized in the Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.  

“The military-connected student today looks different than many people imagine,” said Jon Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times. “It’s a veteran starting a second career, a Guard member balancing drill weekends with classes, a spouse finishing a degree between moves. The schools on this year’s list understand that, and they’re building support around the real lives of the people they serve. That’s exactly what we want our readers to know when they’re choosing where to invest their education benefits.”

Colleges and universities are selected for the list based on a detailed survey of each school’s policies, programs and outcomes. The survey covers school culture, student support services, academic policies, costs and financial assistance, and military-connected student success rates.

This is the fourth time Penn College has made the Best for Vets list.

“The folks at Military Times conduct one of the most comprehensive evaluations of colleges and universities across the country. We are proud at Penn College to be recognized for our long-standing commitment to supporting those who have chosen to serve our nation, along with their families,” said Chet Beaver, assistant director of student advocacy for veteran and military resources.

For Fall 2026, there are 104 veterans, 51 currently serving military and 149 military dependents enrolled at Penn College.

Services and benefits available to military and veterans include a designated point of contact for counseling needs and career services, a separate student processing procedure with assistance from veterans, in-state tuition cost, waiver of tuition deposit, outreach program for veteran-student families, reduced fees at the Robert & Maureen Dunham Children’s Learning Center, and a central location to gather, collaborate and study: the Major General Fred F. Marty Veterans & Military Resource Center.

Additionally, Penn College’s Army ROTC program enables students to prepare for military service as commissioned officers in the active U.S. Army or part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

“Being recognized as a Best for Vets college is a distinction we value greatly and an honor that Penn College is proud to uphold year after year,” Beaver said. “This recognition reflects our continued dedication to providing our veteran and military-connected students with the support, resources and opportunities they deserve.”

Penn College is also ranked No. 2 for veteran students in the Regional Colleges (North) classification by U.S. News & World Report.

For more information on resources available to veterans and military at Penn College, visit www.pct.edu/veterans.

For information about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, email the Admissions & Secondary Partnerships Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.