by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study theology/theological studies. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 15 schools that stand out for veteran theology/theological studies. students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Notre Dame tops our 2026 ranking of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. University of Notre Dame scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full theology/theological studies. report for University of Notre Dame
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a great choice for veterans pursuing theology/theological studies., landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 72.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 83.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies. at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Oral Roberts University is a great choice for veterans pursuing theology/theological studies., landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 79.5, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full theology/theological studies. report for Oral Roberts University
The Master's University and Seminary came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.4, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies. at The Master's University and Seminary
A rank of #5 makes Baptist University of Florida one of the top theology/theological studies. colleges for veteran students. Baptist University of Florida scores 67.7 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. See the full theology/theological studies. report for Baptist University of Florida
Palm Beach Atlantic University placed #6 among the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. It scores 66.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about theology/theological studies. at Palm Beach Atlantic University
University of Dallas landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing theology/theological studies.. It scores 65.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 53.3, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies. at University of Dallas
The King's University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology/theological studies. report for The King's University
Columbia International University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. 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. Read more about theology/theological studies. at Columbia International University
Lee University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about theology/theological studies. at Lee University
Moody Bible Institute came in at #11 for veteran theology/theological studies. students this year. Moody Bible Institute scores 58.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the theology/theological studies. program at Moody Bible Institute
Benedictine College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 55.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 77.9, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full theology/theological studies. report for Benedictine College
Ave Maria University came in at #13 for veteran theology/theological studies. students this year. Ave Maria University scores 54.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 96.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full theology/theological studies. report for Ave Maria University
Criswell College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best theology/theological studies. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 53.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about theology/theological studies. at Criswell College
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing theology/theological studies.. The school's overall veterans score is 52.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about theology/theological studies. at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying theology/theological 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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