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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges for Veterans

135 Ranked Colleges
27,459 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 27,459 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,020 and had an average of $26,322 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations” ranking, we looked at 135 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology and religious vocations programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations”.

Top 25 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges for Veterans

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Catholic University of America. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 128 students in 2020-2021.

CUA 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 196 of the 5,366 students enrolled at CUA were GI Bill® students, of which 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,878. To help with additional expenses, 53 students received scholarships through 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 86%. 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%.

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 150 degrees to qualified ’s theology and religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 12,809 students enrolled at Notre Dame were GI Bill® students, of which 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. During this same period, 7 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 135 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #3 spot on the list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 2,235 students in 2020-2021.

Liberty University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. To help with additional expenses, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. This large school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 462 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Grand Canyon University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 7,172 of the 103,427 students enrolled at Grand Canyon University were GI Bill® students, of which 4,951 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,970. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University Veteran Student Life Report

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Regent University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations. Regent University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 290 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Regent also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent, 1,414 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. On top of their other funding sources, 42 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 Regent University]](/colleges/regent-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #6, Indiana Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. This small school is located in Marion, Indiana, and it awarded 75 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IWU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Indiana Wesleyan University does offer 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%.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

UChicago also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 17,834 students enrolled at UChicago, 241 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 113 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,948. In addition to receiving other benefits, 58 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full University of Chicago Veteran Student Life Report

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 141 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bethel University Minnesota, 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 116 of the 3,814 students enrolled at Bethel University Minnesota were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,703. During this same period, 18 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 [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%.

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. Loyola Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Loyola Chicago not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 261 of the 16,893 students enrolled at Loyola University Chicago were GI Bill® students, of which 165 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,263. To help with additional expenses, 78 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%. 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 Loyola University Chicago]](/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/student-life/veterans/)

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Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. Steubenville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 268 students in 2020-2021.

Franciscan U also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Franciscan U supports 3,304 students, and 90 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 56 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,993. On top of their other funding sources, 17 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Franciscan U offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Samford, 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 162 of the 5,729 students enrolled at Samford University were GI Bill® students, of which 101 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,201. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Samford University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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 Samford University]](/colleges/samford-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Boston College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 116 diplomas to qualified ’s theology and religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, 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 170 of the 14,934 students enrolled at Boston College were GI Bill® students, of which 100 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,142. On top of their other funding sources, 64 students received funds through 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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Colorado Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking, coming in at #13. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 176 students in 2020-2021.

CCU 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 7,839 students enrolled at Colorado Christian University, 574 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 446 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,761. To help with additional expenses, 11 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Colorado Christian University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full CCU Veteran Student Life Report

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

Mount St Mary’s University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking, coming in at #14. The Mount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The Mount also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 2,560 students enrolled at Mount St Mary’s University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,851. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mount St Mary’s University 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 The Mount]](/colleges/mount-st-marys-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Dubuque landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. This small school is located in Dubuque, Iowa, and it awarded 35 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,180 students enrolled at University of Dubuque, 115 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 74 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,817. On top of their other funding sources, 30 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Dubuque offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Dubuque]](/colleges/university-of-dubuque/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 231 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Northwestern also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 3,506 students enrolled at University of Northwestern - St Paul, 53 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,408. In addition to receiving other benefits, 17 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Northwestern - St Paul 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Northwestern]](/colleges/northwestern-college-minnesota/student-life/veterans/)

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Oral Roberts University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. ORU is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 181 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

ORU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 4,317 students enrolled at ORU, 135 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 76 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,157. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ORU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Oral Roberts University Veteran Student Life Report

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

With a ranking of #18, Seattle University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. Seattle U is a medium-sized school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 47 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Seattle U also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 7,050 students enrolled at Seattle University, 39 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,383. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 Seattle University]](/colleges/seattle-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. Columbia International University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 190 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

CIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 86 of the 2,098 students enrolled at CIU were GI Bill® students, of which 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,392. During this same period, 3 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia International University]](/colleges/columbia-international-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

With a ranking of #20, Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. West Palm Beach, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

Palm Beach Atlantic also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 123 of the 3,704 students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic were GI Bill® students, of which 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,584. To help with additional expenses, 17 students received scholarships through 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 Palm Beach Atlantic Veteran Student Life Report

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking, coming in at #21. Harding is a small school located in Searcy, Arkansas that handed out 65 ’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Harding also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 4,617 students enrolled at Harding University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,932. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Harding Veteran Student Life Report

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida

With a ranking of #22, Saint Leo University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations list. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 42 degrees to qualified ’s theology and religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

St. Leo University 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, Saint Leo University supports 9,832 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,916. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Saint Leo University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Campbell University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. Campbell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Campbell also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,964 students enrolled at Campbell, 45 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 28 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,969. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received funds 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%.

Full Campbell Veteran Student Life Report

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Dallas Baptist University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. DBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 147 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

DBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 200 of the 4,247 students enrolled at DBU were GI Bill® students, of which 150 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,924. To help with additional expenses, 39 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. DBU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full DBU Veteran Student Life Report

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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Yale University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Theology & Religious Vocations ranking. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yale, 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, Yale University supports 12,060 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,238. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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%.

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