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 Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 40 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations, 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. To help you decide, 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 theology and religious vocations 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. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Regent University
Azusa Pacific University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 62.2, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Azusa Pacific University
A rank of #3 makes Liberty University one of the top theology and religious vocations colleges for veteran students. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Liberty University
Grand Canyon University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 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 Grand Canyon University
Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 91.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Trevecca Nazarene University
Biola University came in at #6 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 58.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Biola University
University of Notre Dame came in at #7 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theology and religious vocations report for University of Notre Dame
Bethel University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 74.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 63.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. University of Northwestern-St Paul scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.6, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 72.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 83.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. 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. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. 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
Dallas Baptist University placed #13 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. It scores 71.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.1, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program 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. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Trinity International University-Illinois ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. Trinity International University-Illinois scores 65.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Trinity International University-Illinois
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing theology and religious vocations. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary scores 64.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University came in at #17 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 64.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Southeastern University
Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #18 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, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Grace College and Theological Seminary
Johnson University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Johnson University
The King's University came in at #20 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 63.3 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. Read more about theology and religious vocations at The King's University
Nelson University placed #21 among the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 62.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Nelson University
Cedarville University came in at #22 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theology and religious vocations report for Cedarville University
Columbia International University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best theology and religious vocations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 97.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Columbia International University
Lee University came in at #24 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 61.5 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. More about the theology and religious vocations program at Lee University
Crown College came in at #25 for veteran theology and religious vocations students this year. It scores 61.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 89.8, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theology and religious vocations at Crown College
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.
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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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