by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study religion/religious studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 23 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing religion/religious studies, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked religion/religious studies colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran religion/religious studies students better than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this year. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about religion/religious studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #2 makes University of Georgia one of the top religion/religious studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the religion/religious studies program at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong religion/religious studies program will find one at University of Virginia-Main Campus, which ranked #3. It scores 87.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about religion/religious studies at University of Virginia-Main Campus
California State University-Long Beach is a great choice for veterans pursuing religion/religious studies, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full religion/religious studies report for California State University-Long Beach
A rank of #5 makes University of Central Florida one of the top religion/religious studies colleges for veteran students. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the religion/religious studies program at University of Central Florida
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University of California-Santa Barbara placed #6 among the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full religion/religious studies report for University of California-Santa Barbara
Florida State University placed #7 among the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full religion/religious studies report for Florida State University
University of St Thomas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 78.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 51.9, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the religion/religious studies program at University of St Thomas
University of Arizona landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing religion/religious studies. University of Arizona scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full religion/religious studies report for University of Arizona
University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #10 for veteran religion/religious studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the religion/religious studies program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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American Public University System came in at #11 for veteran religion/religious studies students this year. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about religion/religious studies at American Public University System
Liberty University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing religion/religious studies. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the religion/religious studies program at Liberty University
Missouri State University-Springfield ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full religion/religious studies report for Missouri State University-Springfield
University of California-Davis came in at #14 for veteran religion/religious studies students this year. University of California-Davis scores 74.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the religion/religious studies program at University of California-Davis
Florida International University came in at #15 for veteran religion/religious studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the religion/religious studies program at Florida International University
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Fordham University placed #16 among the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. Fordham University scores 73.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about religion/religious studies at Fordham University
Southern Wesleyan University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 65.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 97.3, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about religion/religious studies at Southern Wesleyan University
Furman University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing religion/religious studies. Furman University scores 63.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 46.5, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full religion/religious studies report for Furman University
Baylor University placed #19 among the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. Baylor University scores 62.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 49.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full religion/religious studies report for Baylor University
Faith International University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 57.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
See the full religion/religious studies report for Faith International University
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Arizona State University Digital Immersion placed #21 among the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 56.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. More about the religion/religious studies program at Arizona State University Digital Immersion
St Olaf College came in at #22 for veteran religion/religious studies students this year. It scores 52.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 47.6, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full religion/religious studies report for St Olaf College
Emory University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best religion/religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 51.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.6, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about religion/religious studies at Emory University
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying religion/religious studies: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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