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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana

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Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Religious Studies is the 90th most popular major in the country with 9,470 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,289 and had an average of $24,431 in loans still to pay off.

Across Indiana, there were 95 religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,804 and $27,000 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in religious studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their religious studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for indiana religion students.

Top 20 Most Focused Colleges for Religious Studies in Indiana

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wabash College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. Wabash is a small school located in Crawfordsville, Indiana that handed out 17 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Religious Studies at Wabash

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Martin University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin University landed the #2 spot on the list. Martin University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Martin University

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Manchester University
North Manchester, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Manchester University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana. This small school is located in North Manchester, Indiana, and it awarded 5 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Religious Studies at Manchester University

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Oakland City University
Oakland City, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oakland City University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana. Oakland City, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religion degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Oakland City University Religious Studies Report

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Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Mary’s College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. St. Mary’s College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s religion degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s College

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Franklin College
Franklin, Indiana

Franklin College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. Franklin, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religion degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Franklin College

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DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana

DePauw University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. DePauw University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greencastle, Indiana. It awarded 5 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Religious Studies at DePauw University

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Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Marian University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #8. Marian University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s religion degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Marian Religious Studies Report

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Anderson University Indiana
Anderson, Indiana

Anderson University Indiana ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. Anderson University Indiana is located in Anderson, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s religion degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Anderson University Indiana Religious Studies Report

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Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. IWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marion, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University

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Huntington University
Huntington, Indiana

Huntington University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. Huntington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Huntington, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Huntington Religious Studies Report

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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. This medium-sized school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 3 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Religious Studies at UIndy

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

With a ranking of #13, Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 18 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at IU Bloomington

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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

Ball State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. Ball State University is a large school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 5 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Ball State

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

With a ranking of #15, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana list. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religion degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Religious Studies at University of Notre Dame

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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Butler University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. Butler University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 1 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at Butler

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. This large school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 4 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at IUPUI

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #18. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 1 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Religious Studies at Purdue University - Main Campus

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. Whiting, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religion degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Full CCSJ Religious Studies Report

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Earlham College
Richmond, Indiana

Earlham College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religion Major in Indiana ranking. This small school is located in Richmond, Indiana, and it awarded 0 ’s religion degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Earlham College

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