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 Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 41 schools that stand out for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran theological and ministerial studies. students better than Regent University this year. Regent University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Regent University
Veteran students seeking a strong theological and ministerial studies. program will find one at Azusa Pacific University, which ranked #2. Azusa Pacific University scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 62.2, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Azusa Pacific University
A rank of #3 makes Liberty University one of the top theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veteran students. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Liberty University
A rank of #4 makes Grand Canyon University one of the top theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Grand Canyon University
Veteran students seeking a strong theological and ministerial studies. program will find one at Trevecca Nazarene University, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 74.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 91.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Trevecca Nazarene University
Biola University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 58.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Biola University
University of Notre Dame landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 43.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for University of Notre Dame
Bethel University came in at #8 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 63.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Bethel University
University of Northwestern-St Paul came in at #9 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 73.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for University of Northwestern-St Paul
Franciscan University of Steubenville came in at #10 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University came in at #11 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The Master's University and Seminary scores 71.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.4, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for The Master's University and Seminary
Dallas Baptist University placed #13 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Dallas Baptist University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.1, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Dallas Baptist University
Luther Rice College & Seminary placed #14 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Luther Rice College & Seminary scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Harding University placed #15 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Harding University scores 66.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Harding University
Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #16 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. Palm Beach Atlantic University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Palm Beach Atlantic University
Trinity International University-Illinois came in at #17 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. Trinity International University-Illinois scores 65.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Trinity International University-Illinois
University of Dallas landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. It scores 65.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 53.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for University of Dallas
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 64.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. Southeastern University scores 64.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 85.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for Southeastern University
Grace College and Theological Seminary placed #21 among the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 64.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 90.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the theological and ministerial studies. program at Grace College and Theological Seminary
Johnson University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing theological and ministerial studies.. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Johnson University
The King's University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theological and ministerial studies. report for The King's University
Nelson University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best theological and ministerial studies. colleges for veterans. Nelson University scores 62.9 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 theological and ministerial studies. program at Nelson University
Cedarville University came in at #25 for veteran theological and ministerial studies. students this year. Cedarville University scores 62.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theological and ministerial studies. at Cedarville University
Not far behind, these theological and ministerial studies. 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 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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