by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study bible/biblical studies, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 36 schools that serve veteran bible/biblical studies students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on 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. To help you decide, 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 bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran bible/biblical studies students better than Regent University this year. It scores 79.2 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 bible/biblical studies at Regent University
Veteran students seeking a strong bible/biblical studies program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #2. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Liberty University
A rank of #3 makes Freed-Hardeman University one of the top bible/biblical studies colleges for veteran students. Freed-Hardeman University scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Freed-Hardeman University
Biola University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Biola University
A rank of #5 makes University of Northwestern-St Paul one of the top bible/biblical studies colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 72.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 73.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
See the full bible/biblical studies report for University of Northwestern-St Paul
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Oral Roberts University placed #6 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 79.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The Master's University and Seminary scores 71.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.4, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full bible/biblical studies report for The Master's University and Seminary
Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. Luther Rice College & Seminary scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Luther Rice College & Seminary
Central Baptist College landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. It scores 69.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Central Baptist College
Trinity Baptist College came in at #10 for veteran bible/biblical studies students this year. Trinity Baptist College scores 67.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Read more about bible/biblical studies at Trinity Baptist College
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Harding University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. Harding University scores 66.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Harding University
Trinity International University-Illinois placed #12 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. It scores 65.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Trinity International University-Illinois
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #13 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. The school's overall veterans score is 64.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 90.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Grace College and Theological Seminary
Johnson University came in at #15 for veteran bible/biblical studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 64.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0.
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Nelson University came in at #16 for veteran bible/biblical studies students this year. It scores 62.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Nelson University
Cedarville University placed #17 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 62.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 75.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full bible/biblical studies report for Cedarville University
Columbia International University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. It scores 61.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 97.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Columbia International University
Lee University placed #19 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Lee University
Crown College came in at #20 for veteran bible/biblical studies students this year. It scores 61.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 89.8, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about bible/biblical studies at Crown College
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Lancaster Bible College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. The school's overall veterans score is 61.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 90.4, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Lancaster Bible College
Belhaven University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. Belhaven University scores 60.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 92.9, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Belhaven University
Colorado Christian University landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing bible/biblical studies. The school's overall veterans score is 59.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 69.1, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the bible/biblical studies program at Colorado Christian University
Dallas Christian College placed #24 among the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. Dallas Christian College scores 59.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Dallas Christian College
Davis College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 58.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about bible/biblical studies at Davis College
These bible/biblical studies colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 bible/biblical 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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