2026 Theology & Religious Studies Rankings

Best Colleges for Theology & Religious Studies

Data-driven rankings of 311 colleges excelling in Theology & Religious Studies programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Theology & Religious Studies.
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#1

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
18.2% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
80%
Retention
100%
94%

World Mission University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 440 students with in-state tuition of $6,720.

Field productivity stands at 18% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.7 / 100
82.7
Field Productivity
25.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
13 programs
99%
Retention
90%
86%

Moody Bible Institute is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,216 students with in-state tuition of $12,768.

Field productivity stands at 26% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
98.0% productivity
100%
Program Depth
5 programs
58%
Retention
69%
29%

Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 102 students with in-state tuition of $1,320.

Field productivity stands at 98% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
9.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
75%
46%

Lancaster Bible College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,455 students with in-state tuition of $29,990.

Field productivity stands at 9% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

La Mirada, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
63%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
85%
75%

Biola University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,296 students with in-state tuition of $46,704.

Field productivity stands at 4% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
26.8% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
46%
Retention
100%
94%

Bethlehem College & Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 194 students with in-state tuition of $7,520.

Field productivity stands at 27% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

New Ulm, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
11.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
58%
Retention
85%
75%

Martin Luther College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 860 students with in-state tuition of $17,770.

Field productivity stands at 11% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Pottersville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
74.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
61%

Word of Life Bible Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 549 students with in-state tuition of $10,000.

Field productivity stands at 74% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Newberg, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
63%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
77%
50%

George Fox University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,531 students with in-state tuition of $40,220.

Field productivity stands at 4% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.3 / 100
77.3
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
87%
80%

Bethel University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,521 students with in-state tuition of $42,760.

Field productivity stands at 3% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
65%
Program Depth
4 programs
46%
Retention
94%
89%

Wheaton College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

Field productivity stands at 4% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Steubenville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
7.3% productivity
72%
Program Depth
3 programs
33%
Retention
88%
81%

Franciscan University of Steubenville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 3,750 students with in-state tuition of $32,070.

Field productivity stands at 7% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Berrien Springs, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
6.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
83%
69%

Andrews University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,837 students with in-state tuition of $32,400.

Field productivity stands at 6% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
84%
72%

University of Northwestern-St Paul scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 3,262 students with in-state tuition of $35,970.

Field productivity stands at 7% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Santa Clarita, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
8.9% productivity
76%
Program Depth
6 programs
68%
Retention
85%
75%

The Master's University and Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $35,950.

Field productivity stands at 9% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
23.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
8 programs
86%
Retention
74%
44%

Johnson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 950 students with in-state tuition of $18,428.

Field productivity stands at 24% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Columbia, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
74%
Program Depth
12 programs
99%
Retention
66%
22%

Columbia International University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,631 students with in-state tuition of $26,700.

Field productivity stands at 8% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
35%
Program Depth
8 programs
86%
Retention
96%
92%

Emory University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,046 students with in-state tuition of $59,920.

Field productivity stands at 1% (35th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Dubuque, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
42.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
33%
Retention
70%
33%

Emmaus Bible College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 197 students with in-state tuition of $20,000.

Field productivity stands at 43% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Ankeny, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
8.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
8 programs
86%
Retention
80%
57%

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 86th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 586 students with in-state tuition of $18,740.

Field productivity stands at 8% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
19.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
14 programs
100%
Retention
81%
61%

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,266 students with in-state tuition of $10,500.

Field productivity stands at 19% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
15.7% productivity
85%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
81%
61%

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,243 students with in-state tuition of $12,336.

Field productivity stands at 16% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Wake Forest, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
14.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
82%
67%

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,926 students with in-state tuition of $9,816.

Field productivity stands at 14% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Joplin, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
19.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
77%
50%

Ozark Christian College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 701 students with in-state tuition of $14,550.

Field productivity stands at 19% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Madison, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
4 programs
46%
Retention
84%
72%

Drew University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,226 students with in-state tuition of $44,260.

Field productivity stands at 4% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Winona Lake, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
59%
Program Depth
10 programs
95%
Retention
80%
57%

Grace College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,271 students with in-state tuition of $27,992.

Field productivity stands at 3% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
62%
Program Depth
8 programs
86%
Retention
84%
72%

Cornerstone University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 86th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,735 students with in-state tuition of $28,300.

Field productivity stands at 4% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Southlake, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
18.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
80%
Retention
100%
94%

The King's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 579 students with in-state tuition of $11,400.

Field productivity stands at 18% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Mount Hope, WV

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
27.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
17%
Retention
85%
75%

Appalachian Bible College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 218 students with in-state tuition of $16,280.

Field productivity stands at 28% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
42%
Program Depth
3 programs
33%
Retention
98%
93%

University of Notre Dame scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

Field productivity stands at 1% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Waxahachie, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
10.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
12 programs
99%
Retention
81%
61%

Southwestern Assemblies of God University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,725 students with in-state tuition of $17,650.

Field productivity stands at 10% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
40%
Program Depth
3 programs
33%
Retention
96%
92%

Duke University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
19.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
94%

Sacred Heart Major Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 357 students with in-state tuition of $27,669.

Field productivity stands at 19% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
52%
Program Depth
7 programs
80%
Retention
83%
69%

The Catholic University of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,171 students with in-state tuition of $54,630.

Field productivity stands at 2% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Lithonia, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
26.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
58%
Retention
60%
14%

Luther Rice College & Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 556 students with in-state tuition of $9,168.

Field productivity stands at 26% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

San Dimas, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Field Productivity
20.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
68%
Retention
56%
9%

Life Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 504 students with in-state tuition of $19,512.

Field productivity stands at 20% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Moberly, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
29.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
80%
57%

Central Christian College of the Bible scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 183 students with in-state tuition of $10,050.

Field productivity stands at 29% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Azusa, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.6 / 100
67.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
34%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
84%
72%

Azusa Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,487 students with in-state tuition of $42,900.

Field productivity stands at 1% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.6 / 100
67.6
Field Productivity
8.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
5 programs
58%
Retention
86%
79%

Pacific Rim Christian University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 169 students with in-state tuition of $11,880.

Field productivity stands at 8% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67 / 100
67
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
59%
Program Depth
7 programs
80%
Retention
79%
54%

Evangel University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,157 students with in-state tuition of $25,922.

Field productivity stands at 3% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67 / 100
67
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
29%
Program Depth
4 programs
46%
Retention
99%
93%

Yale University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,081 students with in-state tuition of $64,700.

Field productivity stands at 1% (29th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.6 / 100
66.6
Field Productivity
9.2% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
33%
Retention
100%
94%

Jewish Theological Seminary of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 316 students with in-state tuition of $62,676.

Field productivity stands at 9% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Watertown, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
68%
Retention
76%
49%

Maranatha Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 977 students with in-state tuition of $18,900.

Field productivity stands at 8% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Clarks Summit, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.2 / 100
66.2
Field Productivity
14.0% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
68%
Retention
63%
17%

Clarks Summit University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 558 students with in-state tuition of $31,200.

Field productivity stands at 14% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Huntsville, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.1 / 100
66.1
Field Productivity
11.6% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
58%
Retention
100%
94%

Huntsville Bible College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 121 students with in-state tuition of $4,440.

Field productivity stands at 12% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Trujillo Alto, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
13.0% productivity
81%
Program Depth
11 programs
96%
Retention
100%
94%

Universidad Teologica del Caribe scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 301 students with in-state tuition of $5,760.

Field productivity stands at 13% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Pottersville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
24.8% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
94%

Davis College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 137 students with in-state tuition of $16,800.

Field productivity stands at 25% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
53%
Program Depth
6 programs
68%
Retention
81%
61%

Bob Jones University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 2,893 students with in-state tuition of $19,756.

Field productivity stands at 2% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
28%
Program Depth
4 programs
46%
Retention
95%
91%

Boston College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Field productivity stands at 1% (28th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
67%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
67%
24%

Crown College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,727 students with in-state tuition of $29,300.

Field productivity stands at 5% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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