by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theological and ministerial studies. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 31 colleges that stand out for veteran theological and ministerial studies. 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Liberty University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in theological and ministerial studies.. Liberty University scores 76.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Liberty University
Biola University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Biola University
Veteran students seeking a strong theological and ministerial studies. program will find one at University of Notre Dame, which ranked #3. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.3, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at University of Notre Dame
University of Northwestern-St Paul came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. 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, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a great choice for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies., landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University placed #6 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 79.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.4, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at The Master's University and Seminary
Martin Luther College came in at #8 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. It scores 68.4 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 theological and ministerial studies. report for Martin Luther College
Baptist University of Florida placed #9 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Baptist University of Florida scores 67.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Baptist University of Florida
Palm Beach Atlantic University placed #10 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Palm Beach Atlantic University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mid-America Christian University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Mid-America Christian University
University of Dallas ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 53.3, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for University of Dallas
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #13 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. It scores 64.9 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. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 64.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 85.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Southeastern University
Johnson University came in at #15 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. Johnson University scores 64.0 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 theological and ministerial studies. program at Johnson University
The King's University came in at #16 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. It scores 63.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at The King's University
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion placed #17 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 62.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 92.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Northwest University came in at #18 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 62.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Northwest University
Columbia International University placed #19 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. 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. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Columbia International University
Lee University came in at #20 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. Lee University scores 61.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Lee University
Moody Bible Institute ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 58.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Moody Bible Institute
Nazarene Bible College landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. Nazarene Bible College scores 56.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Nazarene Bible College
Benedictine College landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. Benedictine College scores 55.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 77.9, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Benedictine College
Ave Maria University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Ave Maria University scores 54.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 96.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Ave Maria University
University of Valley Forge came in at #25 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 53.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at University of Valley Forge
These theological and ministerial studies. colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying theological and ministerial studies.: 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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