by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study divinity/ministry, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 29 programs that serve veteran divinity/ministry students especially well, 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. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Regent University tops our 2026 ranking of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about divinity/ministry at Regent University
Veteran students seeking a strong divinity/ministry program will find one at Azusa Pacific University, which ranked #2. Azusa Pacific University scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 62.2, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full divinity/ministry report for Azusa Pacific University
Liberty University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about divinity/ministry at Liberty University
Grand Canyon University is a great choice for veterans pursuing divinity/ministry, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the divinity/ministry program at Grand Canyon University
Biola University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. Biola University scores 74.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full divinity/ministry report for Biola University
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University of Notre Dame landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing divinity/ministry. University of Notre Dame scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about divinity/ministry at University of Notre Dame
Bethel University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. Bethel University scores 74.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 63.2, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full divinity/ministry report for Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. University of Northwestern-St Paul scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.6, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full divinity/ministry report for University of Northwestern-St Paul
Oral Roberts University placed #9 among the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full divinity/ministry report for Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. The Master's University and Seminary scores 71.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.4, and veteran resources 33.3.
Read more about divinity/ministry at The Master's University and Seminary
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Luther Rice College & Seminary came in at #11 for veteran divinity/ministry students this year. Luther Rice College & Seminary scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full divinity/ministry report for Luther Rice College & Seminary
Harding University came in at #12 for veteran divinity/ministry students this year. It scores 66.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about divinity/ministry at Harding University
Trinity International University-Illinois placed #13 among the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the divinity/ministry program at Trinity International University-Illinois
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #14 among the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary scores 64.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the divinity/ministry program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. It scores 64.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the divinity/ministry program at Southeastern University
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Johnson University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing divinity/ministry. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the divinity/ministry program at Johnson University
The King's University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing divinity/ministry. It scores 63.3 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 33.3. See the full divinity/ministry report for The King's University
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion came in at #18 for veteran divinity/ministry students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 92.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about divinity/ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Cedarville University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 62.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about divinity/ministry at Cedarville University
Columbia International University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. Columbia International University scores 61.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 97.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
See the full divinity/ministry report for Columbia International University
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Crown College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing divinity/ministry. It scores 61.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 89.8, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about divinity/ministry at Crown College
Lancaster Bible College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. Lancaster Bible College scores 61.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 90.4, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the divinity/ministry program at Lancaster Bible College
Moody Bible Institute placed #23 among the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 58.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the divinity/ministry program at Moody Bible Institute
Nazarene Bible College came in at #24 for veteran divinity/ministry students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 56.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about divinity/ministry at Nazarene Bible College
University of Valley Forge placed #25 among the best divinity/ministry colleges for veterans. University of Valley Forge scores 53.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full divinity/ministry report for University of Valley Forge
These divinity/ministry colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying divinity/ministry: 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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