by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 7 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Northwestern-St Paul the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies. 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 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies report for University of Northwestern-St Paul
Martin Luther College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies colleges for veterans. Martin Luther College scores 68.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program at Martin Luther College
A rank of #3 makes University of Dallas one of the top pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies colleges for veteran students. 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 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies report for University of Dallas
Veteran students seeking a strong pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program will find one at Southeastern University, which ranked #4. 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 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program at Southeastern University
Columbia International University is a great choice for veterans pursuing pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 61.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 97.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
See the full pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies report for Columbia International University
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Lee University came in at #6 for veteran pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies students this year. It scores 61.5 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 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies at Lee University
Trinity College of Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies. Trinity College of Florida scores 52.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies at Trinity College of Florida
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying pre-theology/pre-ministerial 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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