Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes
Christian colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes33 schools
33 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 2
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 3
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 4
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 6
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 7
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 8
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 9
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William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 15
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 16
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Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel once a week
- 18
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 19
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel once a week
- 20
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Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 22
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 23Tie
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Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
- 25
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $31,495 | $23,875 | $56,778 | 68% |
| Westmont College | $29,053 | $23,250 | $64,778 | 70% |
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $21,872 | $26,000 | $49,203 | 56% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $29,580 | $23,750 | $51,719 | 71% |
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| William Jessup University | $28,062 | $23,700 | $56,257 | 56% |
| Lee University | $18,878 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Hillsdale College | — | — | — | 90% |
| Ashland University | $21,988 | $25,000 | $52,928 | 61% |
| Colorado Christian University | $29,500 | $28,312 | $50,416 | 64% |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | $22,000 | $59,541 | 57% |
| Anderson University | $23,544 | $26,700 | $42,101 | 66% |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | $20,958 | $24,801 | $48,434 | 52% |
| Fresno Pacific University | $13,630 | $23,146 | $58,896 | 50% |
| Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| Mississippi College | $27,712 | $22,500 | $47,485 | 59% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $18,462 | $17,832 | $59,871 | 46% |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $15,464 | $26,000 | $47,756 | 52% |
| King University | $22,347 | $22,750 | $59,831 | 48% |
| Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | $20,957 | $43,112 | 55% |
| North Greenville University | $21,063 | $23,082 | $43,035 | 55% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.