by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theology/theological studies, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 32 colleges that serve veteran theology/theological studies students especially well, 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran theology/theological studies students better than Regent University this year. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theology/theological studies report for Regent University
Veteran students seeking a strong theology/theological studies program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #2. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theology/theological studies at Liberty University
A rank of #3 makes Biola University one of the top theology/theological studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theology/theological studies report for Biola University
Veteran students seeking a strong theology/theological studies program will find one at University of Notre Dame, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 43.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theology/theological studies program at University of Notre Dame
Bethel University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. 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 theology/theological studies program at Bethel University
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University of Northwestern-St Paul ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.6, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology/theological studies program at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 83.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology/theological studies report for Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 79.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theology/theological studies program at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary placed #9 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 73.4, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies at The Master's University and Seminary
Dallas Baptist University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
More about the theology/theological studies program at Dallas Baptist University
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Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing theology/theological studies. The school's overall veterans score is 70.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Baptist University of Florida came in at #12 for veteran theology/theological studies students this year. Baptist University of Florida scores 67.7 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/theological studies report for Baptist University of Florida
Harding University placed #13 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 66.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theology/theological studies report for Harding University
Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Palm Beach Atlantic University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about theology/theological studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Trinity International University-Illinois ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Trinity International University-Illinois scores 65.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
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University of Dallas ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. 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/theological studies report for University of Dallas
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #17 for veteran theology/theological studies students this year. It scores 64.9 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. Read more about theology/theological studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University placed #18 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Southeastern University scores 64.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology/theological studies at Southeastern University
Grace College and Theological Seminary placed #19 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 90.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theology/theological studies report for Grace College and Theological Seminary
The King's University placed #20 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
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Columbia International University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Columbia International University scores 61.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 97.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology/theological studies program at Columbia International University
Lee University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies 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. See the full theology/theological studies report for Lee University
Colorado Christian University placed #23 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Colorado Christian University scores 59.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 69.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theology/theological studies program at Colorado Christian University
Moody Bible Institute came in at #24 for veteran theology/theological studies students this year. Moody Bible Institute scores 58.5 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 theology/theological studies program at Moody Bible Institute
Benedictine College placed #25 among the best theology/theological studies colleges for veterans. Benedictine College scores 55.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 77.9, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the theology/theological studies program at Benedictine College
Not far behind, these theology/theological studies colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 theology/theological 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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