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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Theology & Religious Vocations is the 26th most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,807 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,787 and $25,247 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 654 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,720 and $23,024 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology and religious vocations programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying theology & religious vocations.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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Multnomah University
Portland, Oregon

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Multnomah University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s list. Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 44 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying theology & religious vocations list, Multnomah University has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 29 of the 623 students enrolled at Multnomah University were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,799. In addition to receiving other benefits, 6 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Multnomah 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 Multnomah University Veteran Student Life Report

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s list. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Of the 5,815 students enrolled at Biola University, 148 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 112 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,579. In addition to receiving other benefits, 38 students qualified for 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 Biola]](/colleges/biola-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s. The Master’s University and Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 69 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying theology & religious vocations list, The Master’s University has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University were GI Bill® students, of which 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,888. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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 The Master’s University Veteran Student Life Report

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Azusa Pacific University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 22 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Azusa Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 58 of the 9,006 students enrolled at Azusa Pacific University were GI Bill® students, of which 44 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,529. 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 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 10 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 Azusa Pacific University]](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest University landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Kirkland, Washington, and it awarded 29 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Northwest University also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 1,184 students enrolled at Northwest University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northwest University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

Fresno Pacific University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s ranking. Fresno, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Fresno Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also # on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Of the 3,995 students enrolled at Fresno Pacific, 147 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,982. During this same period, 2 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%.

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s list. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 56 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

School of Urban Missions did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Among the 584 students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, 14 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,922. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through 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.

Full School of Urban Missions Veteran Student Life Report

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Life Pacific College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 43 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

LIFE Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 10 of the 604 students enrolled at Life Pacific College were GI Bill® students, of which 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,726. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Life Pacific College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Hope International University
Fullerton, California

Hope International University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s ranking. Hope International University is located in Fullerton, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Hope also took the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Of the 1,201 students enrolled at Hope International University, 22 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 15 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,704. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full Hope Veteran Student Life Report

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology & Religious Vocations for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #10. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying theology & religious vocations list, GFU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Of the 4,106 students enrolled at GFU, 145 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,462. On top of their other funding sources, 28 students received scholarships 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Fox University]](/colleges/george-fox-university/student-life/veterans/)

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