Best Christian colleges for theology
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in theology, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for theology82 schools
82 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.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in theology, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- 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.
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Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 2
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 3
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 4
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 6
Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 7
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
- 8
University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 9
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 10
George Fox University
Newberg, OR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 11
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 12
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 13
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 14
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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
- 16
Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
- 17Tie
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 17Tie
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
- 19
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
- 20
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
- 21Tie
- 21Tie
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 23
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 24
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 25
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once 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% |
| Asbury University | $21,401 | $24,028 | $42,368 | 65% |
| 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% |
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul | $27,705 | $21,325 | $50,755 | 68% |
| Walla Walla University | $23,329 | $26,842 | $61,885 | 60% |
| George Fox University | $31,679 | $24,250 | $59,761 | 72% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $23,965 | $25,750 | $52,415 | 65% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $36,201 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 68% |
| Judson University | $18,558 | $25,000 | $56,313 | 60% |
| Northwest University | $22,288 | $20,891 | $54,914 | 71% |
| Houghton University | $20,519 | $25,250 | $46,721 | 65% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Andrews University | $12,547 | $26,000 | $53,187 | 72% |
| Criswell College | $21,630 | $25,346 | $43,185 | 50% |
| Liberty University | $29,357 | $24,500 | $44,813 | 42% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| William Jessup University | $28,062 | $23,700 | $56,257 | 56% |
| Hope International University | $29,310 | $23,000 | $49,697 | 49% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.