by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theology and religious vocations, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 63 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans at a specific degree level:
Here are the top-ranked theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Regent University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in theology and religious vocations. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Regent University
Azusa Pacific University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 62.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Azusa Pacific University
Liberty University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Liberty University scores 76.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Liberty University
A rank of #4 makes Grand Canyon University one of the top theology and religious vocations colleges for veteran students. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Grand Canyon University
Veteran students seeking a strong theology and religious vocations program will find one at Freed-Hardeman University, which ranked #5. It scores 75.5 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 theology and religious vocations report for Freed-Hardeman University
5
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 91.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Trevecca Nazarene University
Biola University placed #7 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 58.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Biola University
University of Notre Dame ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for University of Notre Dame
Bethel University came in at #9 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Bethel University scores 74.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 63.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 73.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
See the full theology and religious vocations report for University of Northwestern-St Paul
10
Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Franciscan University of Steubenville scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 83.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University came in at #12 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary placed #13 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.4, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at The Master's University and Seminary
Grace Christian University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 71.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Grace Christian University
Dallas Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Dallas Baptist University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 71.1, and veteran resources 33.3.
See the full theology and religious vocations report for Dallas Baptist University
15
Luther Rice College & Seminary came in at #16 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Luther Rice College & Seminary scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Central Baptist College placed #17 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Central Baptist College scores 69.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Central Baptist College
Martin Luther College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 68.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Martin Luther College
Baptist University of Florida placed #19 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Baptist University of Florida scores 67.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Baptist University of Florida
Trinity Baptist College came in at #20 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Trinity Baptist College scores 67.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about theology and religious vocations at Trinity Baptist College
20
Harding University came in at #21 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Harding University
Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #22 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mid-America Christian University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Mid-America Christian University
Trinity International University-Illinois landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. The school's overall veterans score is 65.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Trinity International University-Illinois
University of Dallas landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. University of Dallas scores 65.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.3, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for University of Dallas
Not far behind, these theology and religious vocations colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 theology and religious vocations: 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.
References
Read more about our data sources and methodologies.
