by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theological and ministerial studies, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 52 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing theological and ministerial 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Regent University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in theological and ministerial studies. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Regent University
Azusa Pacific University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 62.2, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Azusa Pacific University
Liberty University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Liberty University
A rank of #4 makes Grand Canyon University one of the top theological and ministerial studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Grand Canyon University
A rank of #5 makes Trevecca Nazarene University one of the top theological and ministerial studies colleges for veteran students. Trevecca Nazarene University scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 91.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Trevecca Nazarene University
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Biola University came in at #6 for veteran theological and ministerial studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Biola University
University of Notre Dame came in at #7 for veteran theological and ministerial studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at University of Notre Dame
Bethel University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies. The school's overall veterans score is 74.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 63.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul came in at #9 for veteran theological and ministerial studies students this year. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.6, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. Franciscan University of Steubenville scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
See the full theological and ministerial studies report for Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Oral Roberts University placed #11 among the best theological and ministerial studies 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary placed #12 among the best theological and ministerial studies 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. See the full theological and ministerial studies report for The Master's University and Seminary
Dallas Baptist University placed #13 among the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Dallas Baptist University
Luther Rice College & Seminary placed #14 among the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. Luther Rice College & Seminary scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Martin Luther College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. It scores 68.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Martin Luther College
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Baptist University of Florida came in at #16 for veteran theological and ministerial studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 67.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies report for Baptist University of Florida
Harding University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. 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. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Harding University
Palm Beach Atlantic University placed #18 among the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. Palm Beach Atlantic University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mid-America Christian University placed #19 among the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theological and ministerial studies report for Mid-America Christian University
Trinity International University-Illinois ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. It scores 65.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Trinity International University-Illinois
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University of Dallas ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. It scores 65.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.3, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies report for University of Dallas
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary scores 64.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University came in at #23 for veteran theological and ministerial studies students this year. Southeastern University scores 64.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies program at Southeastern University
Grace College and Theological Seminary ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 90.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary
Johnson University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for veterans. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about theological and ministerial studies at Johnson University
These theological and ministerial studies 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 theological and 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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