Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology
Christian colleges ranked by the Bible and theology pillar: required Bible and theology courses, faith across the curriculum, and a published statement of faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology132 schools
132 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.
- Has a graded Bible and theology pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Bible and theology pillar score alone, 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- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Hope International University
Fullerton, CA · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Calvary University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Welch College
Gallatin, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Corban University
Salem, OR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Huntington University
Huntington, IN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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% |
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| 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% |
| Covenant College | $26,265 | $22,500 | $50,412 | 71% |
| Gordon College | $24,883 | $26,250 | $52,119 | 69% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $23,965 | $25,750 | $52,415 | 65% |
| Northwest University | $22,288 | $20,891 | $54,914 | 71% |
| Houghton University | $20,519 | $25,250 | $46,721 | 65% |
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| Lipscomb University | $24,739 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Hope International University | $29,310 | $23,000 | $49,697 | 49% |
| Calvary University | $16,334 | $20,839 | $45,421 | 35% |
| Columbia International University | $26,036 | $20,000 | $38,951 | 71% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $23,245 | $26,000 | $54,664 | 64% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| Welch College | $25,263 | $19,500 | $42,198 | 53% |
| Corban University | $28,035 | $22,625 | $48,917 | 61% |
| Crown College | $26,672 | $22,500 | $48,057 | 57% |
| Huntington University | $19,310 | $25,576 | $46,672 | 64% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.