Cowley College Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

Cowley College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. 

The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and found on the Military Friendly website. 

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer), and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. 

"Receiving the Military Friendly® School Gold Status and being ranked as a Top Ten Small Community College is a tremendous honor for Cowley College. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. We are proud to provide an environment where those who have served our country can thrive academically and achieve their educational goals. At Cowley, we don't just say we support our military community—we live it every day.", said Andy Bohn, VA & Military Advisor, Cowley College. 

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunities for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.”, said Kayla Lopez, Vice President, of Military Friendly®. 

For more information about Cowley College’s student veteran programs, visit the Cowley College Veteran Services page.

About Military Friendly® Schools: 

The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey 

questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com. 

About Cowley College:

Cowley College was founded in 1922 and has a rich history of providing quality education for over a century with multiple campuses located in Arkansas City, Mulvane, Wellington, Wichita, and Winfield Kansas. Cowley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development courses, catering to various career paths and interests. Visit cowley.edu for more information.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu