by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 18 colleges that serve veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is Regent University, our #1 pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. program at Regent University
A rank of #2 makes Liberty University one of the top pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. program at Liberty University
A rank of #3 makes Bethel University one of the top pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 74.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 63.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Bethel University
Oral Roberts University is a great choice for veterans pursuing pastoral counseling and specialized ministries., landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 79.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. program at Oral Roberts University
Grace Christian University is a great choice for veterans pursuing pastoral counseling and specialized ministries., landing the #5 spot this year. Grace Christian University scores 71.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Grace Christian University
Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #6 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 90.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Grace College and Theological Seminary
The King's University came in at #7 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at The King's University
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 62.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 92.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Nelson University came in at #9 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. Nelson University scores 62.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. report for Nelson University
North Central University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. It scores 62.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 92.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at North Central University
Lee University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. It scores 61.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Lee University
Crown College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. It scores 61.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 89.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. program at Crown College
Lancaster Bible College came in at #13 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. Lancaster Bible College scores 61.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 90.4, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. program at Lancaster Bible College
Colorado Christian University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 59.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 69.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Colorado Christian University
Moody Bible Institute came in at #15 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 58.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Moody Bible Institute
Nazarene Bible College placed #16 among the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 56.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Nazarene Bible College
Ozark Christian College came in at #17 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. It scores 53.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. at Ozark Christian College
Life Pacific University came in at #18 for veteran pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. students this year. It scores 51.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. report for Life Pacific University
*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 pastoral counseling and specialized ministries.: 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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