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 Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 57 colleges that serve veteran theology and religious vocations students especially well, 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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Regent University tops our 2026 ranking of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Regent University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Regent University
Liberty University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Liberty University
Grand Canyon University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Grand Canyon University
Freed-Hardeman University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Freed-Hardeman University
Biola University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations, landing the #5 spot this year. Biola University scores 74.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Biola University
University of Notre Dame ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. University of Notre Dame scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at University of Notre Dame
Bethel University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. The school's overall veterans score is 74.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 63.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul placed #8 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.6, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 83.1, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 79.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary placed #11 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The Master's University and Seminary scores 71.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 73.4, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at The Master's University and Seminary
Grace Christian University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 71.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Grace Christian University
Dallas Baptist University came in at #13 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Dallas Baptist University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Dallas Baptist University
Luther Rice College & Seminary ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 70.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Luther Rice College & Seminary
Central Baptist College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 69.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Central Baptist College
Martin Luther College came in at #16 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. Martin Luther College scores 68.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Martin Luther College
Baptist University of Florida placed #17 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Baptist University of Florida scores 67.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Baptist University of Florida
Trinity Baptist College landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 67.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Trinity Baptist College
Harding University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 66.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Harding University
Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #20 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 66.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mid-America Christian University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. Mid-America Christian University scores 65.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Mid-America Christian University
University of Dallas landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. University of Dallas scores 65.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at University of Dallas
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 64.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Southeastern University scores 64.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 85.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Southeastern University
Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 90.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Grace College and Theological Seminary
Not far behind, these theology and religious vocations colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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