Best Christian colleges for theology in California
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in theology, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for theology in California6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in California.
- 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.
- 1
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 2
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 3
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 4
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
- 5
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 6
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% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| 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.