by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theology and religious vocations at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 11 colleges that stand out for veteran theology and religious vocations students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran theology and religious vocations students better than Franciscan University of Steubenville this year. Franciscan University of Steubenville scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 83.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Franciscan University of Steubenville
A rank of #2 makes Grace Christian University one of the top theology and religious vocations colleges for veteran students. Grace Christian University scores 71.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Grace Christian University
Southeastern University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 64.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Southeastern University
Veteran students seeking a strong theology and religious vocations program will find one at Nelson University, which ranked #4. It scores 62.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Nelson University
A rank of #5 makes Columbia International University one of the top theology and religious vocations colleges for veteran students. It scores 61.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 97.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Columbia International University
Lancaster Bible College placed #6 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 90.4, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Lancaster Bible College
Colorado Christian University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. The school's overall veterans score is 59.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 69.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Colorado Christian University
Ozark Christian College placed #8 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Ozark Christian College scores 53.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Ozark Christian College
Valor Christian College landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. Valor Christian College scores 52.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Valor Christian College
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global came in at #10 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global scores 50.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education came in at #11 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 31.8 out of 100. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
*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 and religious vocations: 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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