by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study religious education. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 11 programs that stand out for veteran religious education. students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Grand Canyon University tops our 2026 ranking of the best religious education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the religious education. program at Grand Canyon University
Veteran students seeking a strong religious education. program will find one at Biola University, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the religious education. program at Biola University
Franciscan University of Steubenville came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best religious education. colleges for veterans. Franciscan University of Steubenville scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.1, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full religious education. report for Franciscan University of Steubenville
Grace Christian University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best religious education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the religious education. program at Grace Christian University
Dallas Baptist University is a great choice for veterans pursuing religious education., landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.1, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the religious education. program at Dallas Baptist University
Messiah University placed #6 among the best religious education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 66.7, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about religious education. at Messiah University
Lee University placed #7 among the best religious education. colleges for veterans. It scores 61.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about religious education. at Lee University
Crown College placed #8 among the best religious education. colleges for veterans. Crown College scores 61.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 89.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the religious education. program at Crown College
Moody Bible Institute landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing religious education.. It scores 58.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the religious education. program at Moody Bible Institute
Benedictine College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best religious education. colleges for veterans. It scores 55.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 77.9, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about religious education. at Benedictine College
Wheaton College placed #11 among the best religious education. colleges for veterans. Wheaton College scores 54.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 61.7, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full religious education. report for Wheaton College
*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 religious education.: 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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