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2023 Best Theology Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

10 Ranked Colleges
635 Degrees Awarded
$36,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Theology is the 127th most popular major in the country with 6,253 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 635 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology”.

Top 10 Best Theology Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology. Seattle U is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Seattle U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 7,050 students enrolled at Seattle University, 39 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,383. On top of their other funding sources, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology that were part of this year’s ranking, Biola University landed the #2 spot on the list. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Biola supports 5,815 students, and 148 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 112 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,579. On top of their other funding sources, 38 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Biola]](/colleges/biola-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology. The Master’s University and Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The Master’s University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University and Seminary, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Master’s University and Seminary does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Seattle Pacific University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology. Seattle Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 18 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

SPU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 3,601 students enrolled at SPU, 187 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 121 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,763. In addition to receiving other benefits, 78 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Seattle Pacific University Veteran Student Life Report

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology list. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Azusa Pacific also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 9,006 students enrolled at Azusa Pacific, 58 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 44 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,529. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Azusa Pacific University]](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Western Seminary
Portland, Oregon

Western Seminary landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology ranking. Western Seminary-San Jose is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 48 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Western Seminary-San Jose, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Western Seminary supports 826 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology ranking. GFU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberg, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region vets studying theology list, GFU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 4,106 students enrolled at George Fox University, 145 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,462. In addition to receiving other benefits, 28 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Fox University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GFU]](/colleges/george-fox-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, California

With a ranking of #8, Fuller Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology list. Fuller Theological Seminary is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 154 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Fuller also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 2,277 students enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $608. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Fuller]](/colleges/fuller-theological-seminary-in-california/student-life/veterans/)

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Faith International University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology ranking. Faith International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Faith also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 318 students enrolled at Faith International University, 38 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,992. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Westminster Theological Seminary in California landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Theology ranking. Westminster Seminary California is a small school located in Escondido, California that handed out 10 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Westminster Seminary California not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 134 students enrolled at Westminster Seminary California were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,118. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Westminster Theological Seminary in California]](/colleges/westminster-theological-seminary-in-california/student-life/veterans/)

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