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2023 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges for Veterans

41 Ranked Colleges
1,430 Degrees Awarded
$29,400 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Pastoral Studies/Counseling is the 364th most popular major in the country with 1,430 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling” ranking looked at 41 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality pastoral studies/counseling programs as well as strong veteran support.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the pastoral studies/counseling program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling”.

Top 25 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges for Veterans

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Bethel University Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

Bethel University Minnesota not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Bethel University Minnesota supports 3,814 students, and 116 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,703. On top of their other funding sources, 18 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bethel University Minnesota offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 41 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 86 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Liberty University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. On top of their other funding sources, 386 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana Wesleyan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Located in Marion, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 42 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2020-2021.

IWU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 3,108 students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,305. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Indiana Wesleyan University]](/colleges/indiana-wesleyan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 38 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Loyola Chicago has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 261 of the 16,893 students enrolled at Loyola Chicago were GI Bill® students, of which 165 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,263. On top of their other funding sources, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Loyola Chicago]](/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/student-life/veterans/)

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Seattle U, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 39 of the 7,050 students enrolled at Seattle U were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,383. During this same period, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Seattle U Veteran Student Life Report

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Oral Roberts University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. Oral Roberts University is a small school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 15 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

ORU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 4,317 students enrolled at ORU, 135 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 76 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,157. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Oral Roberts University]](/colleges/oral-roberts-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

With a ranking of #7, Crown College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Crown also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 38 of the 1,485 students enrolled at Crown were GI Bill® students, of which 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,270. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Crown offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

Full Crown Veteran Student Life Report

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Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking, coming in at #8. Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona Lake, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Grace College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,901 students enrolled at Grace College and Theological Seminary, 27 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,455. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Grace College and Theological Seminary offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Grace College]](/colleges/grace-college-and-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Olivet Nazarene University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. Bourbonnais, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Olivet Nazarene did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Olivet Nazarene supports 3,764 students, and 57 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 35 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,334. During this same period, 11 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Olivet Nazarene does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan

Andrews University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 75 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Andrews, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 3,162 students enrolled at Andrews University, 40 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,888. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Andrews University Veteran Student Life Report

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.

The Master’s University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University and Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,888. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

Full The Master’s University Veteran Student Life Report

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

Eastern University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking, coming in at #12. EU is located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

EU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Eastern University supports 3,504 students, and 59 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,592. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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With a ranking of #13, Northwest Nazarene University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. NNU is a small school located in Nampa, Idaho that handed out 11 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

NNU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 2,109 students enrolled at NNU, 80 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 57 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,130. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. NNU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at NNU]](/colleges/northwest-nazarene-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ashland, Ohio. It awarded 13 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ashland, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Ashland supports 4,447 students, and 105 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 88 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,554. To help with additional expenses, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster Bible College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2020-2021.

Lancaster Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 44 of the 2,038 students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College were GI Bill® students, of which 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,560. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lancaster Bible College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Lancaster Bible College Veteran Student Life Report

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small school located in Waxahachie, Texas that handed out 3 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Southwestern Assemblies of God University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,985 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 90 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,820. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southwestern Assemblies of God University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan

Spring Arbor University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Spring Arbor University is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Spring Arbor has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 87 of the 3,118 students enrolled at Spring Arbor were GI Bill® students, of which 48 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,673. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Spring Arbor University]](/colleges/spring-arbor-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

Biola University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. This medium-sized school is located in La Mirada, California, and it awarded 7 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Biola has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 148 of the 5,815 students enrolled at Biola University were GI Bill® students, of which 112 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,579. During this same period, 38 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Dallas Theological Seminary ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Dallas Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 61 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DTS Dallas, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, DTS Dallas supports 2,447 students, and 25 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,919. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. Cornerstone is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Cornerstone has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Cornerstone University supports 1,917 students, and 61 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 35 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,056. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Cornerstone University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking, coming in at #21. HUC - JIR is located in New York, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at HUC - JIR, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 335 students enrolled at HUC - JIR, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,486. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Trinity International University - Illinois is a small school located in Deerfield, Illinois that handed out 21 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

TIU Illinois not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, TIU Illinois supports 1,454 students, and 14 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,061. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. TIU Illinois does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Trinity International University - Illinois]](/colleges/trinity-international-university-illinois/student-life/veterans/)

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking, coming in at #23. George Fox University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 40 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, GFU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,106 students enrolled at George Fox University, 145 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,462. To help with additional expenses, 28 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

Full George Fox University Veteran Student Life Report

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling ranking. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johnson University, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University, 28 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,317. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Johnson University]](/colleges/johnson-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Lee University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. This small school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 48 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying pastoral studies/counseling list, Lee University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 5,204 students enrolled at Lee University, 121 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 71 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,028. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Lee University]](/colleges/lee-university/student-life/veterans/)

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