by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theological and ministerial studies, other, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 20 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, other, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students better than Trevecca Nazarene University this year. Trevecca Nazarene University scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 91.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Trevecca Nazarene University
Biola University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, other, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theological and ministerial studies, other report for Biola University
Bethel University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, other, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 74.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 63.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.6, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at University of Northwestern-St Paul
A rank of #5 makes Oral Roberts University one of the top theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 79.5, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, other. It scores 70.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies, other report for Luther Rice College & Seminary
Mid-America Christian University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. It scores 65.8 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 theological and ministerial studies, other program at Mid-America Christian University
The King's University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. It scores 63.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies, other report for The King's University
Nelson University came in at #9 for veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies, other report for Nelson University
Northwest University came in at #10 for veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
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Columbia International University came in at #11 for veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students this year. It scores 61.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 97.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Columbia International University
Lee University placed #12 among the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. 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. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Lee University
Lancaster Bible College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies, other. Lancaster Bible College scores 61.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 90.4, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Lancaster Bible College
Moody Bible Institute placed #14 among the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. It scores 58.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about theological and ministerial studies, other at Moody Bible Institute
Criswell College placed #15 among the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. Criswell College scores 53.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary scores 52.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Bethel University placed #17 among the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. Bethel University scores 50.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.4, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies, other at Bethel University
Elim Bible Institute and College came in at #18 for veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students this year. It scores 41.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies, other at Elim Bible Institute and College
Hope International University came in at #19 for veteran theological and ministerial studies, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 40.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 74.8, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the theological and ministerial studies, other program at Hope International University
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education placed #20 among the best theological and ministerial studies, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 31.8 out of 100. See the full theological and ministerial studies, other report for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
*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 theological and ministerial studies, other: 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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