Best Colleges for Theological and Ministerial Studies

University of Notre Dame is a large private university located in Notre Dame, IN ranked 16th
in the nation. It has a total of 8,803 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 15.83% of applicants. University of Notre Dame offers 173 different majors and is best known for its pre medical studies, theological and ministerial studies, and italian language and literature
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $55,046 per year, University of Notre Dame is exceptionally expensive. 94.34% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $78,400 per year, which is 89% above the national median.

Boston College is a large private university located in Chestnut Hill, MA ranked 40th
in the US. It has a total of 10,369 full-time undergraduate students and is relatively competitive, accepting 27.22% of applicants. Boston College offers 176 different majors and is best known for its applied psychology, operations management and supervision, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 1st, and 2nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $56,780 per year, Boston College is extremely costly. 89.53% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $72,500 per year, which is 75% above the national median.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a small private institution located in Steubenville, OH ranked 17th
in Ohio. It has a total of 2,421 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 76.64% of applicants. Franciscan University of Steubenville offers 50 different majors and is best known for its religious education, theological and ministerial studies, and humanities
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 40th respectively). With a tuition cost of $28,420 per year, Franciscan University of Steubenville is reasonably pricey. 71.61% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $37,700 per year, which is 9% under the national median.

The Master's University and Seminary is a small private college located in Santa Clarita, CA ranked 65th
in California. It has a total of 1,644 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a tad north of two out of every three applicants. The Master's University and Seminary offers 51 different majors and is best known for its theological and ministerial studies, christian studies, and general studies
programs (nationally ranked 4th, 5th, and 32nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $24,950 per year, The Master's University and Seminary is somewhat moderately costly. 52.99% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $41,700 per year, which is 0% greater than the national median.

Martin Luther College is a very small private teachers college located in New Ulm, MN ranked 12th
in Minnesota. It has a total of 1,374 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting practically 5/6ths of applicants. Martin Luther College offers 26 different majors and is best known for its education, social studies teacher education, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $15,870 per year, Martin Luther College is moderately priced. 68.38% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, joining the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $37,300 per year, which is 10% less than the national median.

Loyola Marymount University is a mid-sized private institution located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 121st
in the nation. It has a total of 6,978 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting more or less 3 out of 7 applicants. Loyola Marymount University offers 118 different majors and is best known for its playwriting and screenwriting, natural sciences, and recording arts technology
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 3rd, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $49,550 per year, Loyola Marymount University is very high-priced. 75.59% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $61,300 per year, which is 48% over the national median.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private seminary located in Louisville, KY ranked 9th
in Kentucky. It has a total of 1,095 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting about 2/3 of applicants. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers 39 different majors and is best known for its theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, and humanities
programs (nationally ranked 7th, 16th, and 47th respectively). With a tuition cost of $20,112 per year, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is reasonably priced.

University of Dallas is a small private liberal arts college located in Irving, TX ranked 238th
in the nation. It has a total of 1,568 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 45.34% acceptance rate. University of Dallas offers 66 different majors and is best known for its theological and ministerial studies, classics and classical languages literatures and linguistics, and english language and literature
programs (nationally ranked 8th, 11th, and 20th respectively). With a tuition cost of $39,680 per year, University of Dallas is quite costly. 60.35% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $47,400 per year, which is 14% above the national median.

Creighton University is a mid-sized private institution located in Omaha, NE ranked 207th
in the US. It has a total of 4,885 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 73.71% acceptance rate. Creighton University offers 159 different majors and is best known for its emergency medical technology, health and wellness, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 5th, and 9th respectively). With a tuition cost of $39,630 per year, Creighton University is rather costly. 72.31% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $59,700 per year, which is 44% over the national median.

Saint Louis University is a large private university located in Saint Louis, MO ranked 176th
in America. It has a total of 11,095 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 58.28% of applicants. Saint Louis University offers 243 different majors and is best known for its occupational therapy, homeland security, and organizational behavior studies
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 4th, and 8th respectively). With a tuition cost of $44,700 per year, Saint Louis University is rather high-priced. 67.58% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, joining the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $56,500 per year, which is 36% greater than the national median.

Seton Hall University is a large private university located in South Orange, NJ ranked 237th
in the US. It has a total of 6,397 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 73.63% acceptance rate. Seton Hall University offers 119 different majors and is best known for its humanities, theological and ministerial studies, and financial mathematics
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 11th, and 12th respectively). With a tuition cost of $41,460 per year, Seton Hall University is rather expensive. 66.06% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $57,200 per year, which is 38% over the national median.

Loyola University Chicago is a large private university located in Chicago, IL ranked 201st
in the nation. It has a total of 13,742 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 67.22% acceptance rate. Loyola University Chicago offers 324 different majors and is best known for its office management and supervision, physical therapy, and legal support services
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 5th, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $44,105 per year, Loyola University Chicago is quite high-priced. 70.42% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $54,100 per year, which is 30% above the national median.

Marquette University is a large private university located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 204th
in America. It has a total of 8,666 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 82.96% acceptance rate. Marquette University offers 188 different majors and is best known for its speech language pathology, writing, and physiology
programs (nationally ranked 8th, 9th, and 13th respectively). With a tuition cost of $43,350 per year, Marquette University is rather high-priced. 78.4% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $62,600 per year, which is 51% greater than the national median.

Bob Jones University is a small private university located in Greenville, SC ranked 11th
in South Carolina. It has a total of 2,971 full-time undergraduate students. Bob Jones University offers 158 different majors and is best known for its missionary studies, counseling psychology, and bible studies
programs (nationally ranked 5th, 7th, and 9th respectively). With a tuition cost of $18,100 per year, Bob Jones University is reasonably priced. 47% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce.

College of Saint Benedict is a small private liberal arts college located in Saint Joseph, MN ranked 287th
in the United States. It has a total of 1,813 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 80.46% acceptance rate. College of Saint Benedict offers 38 different majors and is best known for its nutrition sciences, natural sciences, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 6th, 10th, and 15th respectively). With a tuition cost of $45,370 per year, College of Saint Benedict is very pricey. 78.67% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $52,600 per year, which is 27% greater than the national median.

Mount St. Mary's University is a small private college located in Emmitsburg, MD ranked 12th
in Maryland. It has a total of 2,025 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a bit under 3 in every 4 applicants. Mount St. Mary's University offers 60 different majors and is best known for its family and community services, theological and ministerial studies, and criminology
programs (nationally ranked 14th, 16th, and 28th respectively). With a tuition cost of $41,170 per year, Mount St. Mary's University is quite pricey. 60% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $52,600 per year, which is 27% above the national median.

Olivet Nazarene University is a small private college located in Bourbonnais, IL ranked 27th
in Illinois. It has a total of 3,710 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting about four sevenths of applicants. Olivet Nazarene University offers 99 different majors and is best known for its missionary studies, pastoral counseling, and religious education
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 4th, and 7th respectively). With a tuition cost of $36,080 per year, Olivet Nazarene University is reasonably expensive. 62.04% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $40,400 per year, which is 3% below the national median.

Hanover College is a small private liberal arts college located in Hanover, IN ranked 15th
in Indiana. It has a total of 1,114 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 64.82% of applicants. Hanover College offers 39 different majors and is best known for its theological and ministerial studies
and health and fitness
programs, which are respectively ranked 18th and 45th in the United States. With a tuition cost of $37,980 per year, Hanover College is quite costly. 69.51% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $46,400 per year, which is 12% greater than the national median.

Seattle Pacific University is a small private college located in Seattle, WA ranked 14th
in Washington. It has a total of 3,098 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting close to 90% of applicants. Seattle Pacific University offers 111 different majors and is best known for its physiology, fashion merchandising, and ecology
programs (nationally ranked 12th, 14th, and 18th respectively). With a tuition cost of $44,604 per year, Seattle Pacific University is rather expensive. 59.29% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $49,100 per year, which is 18% greater than the national median.

Valparaiso University is a small private institution located in Valparaiso, IN ranked 13th
in Indiana. It has a total of 3,464 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 85.85% of applicants. Valparaiso University offers 169 different majors and is best known for its atmospheric sciences and meteorology, theological and ministerial studies, and secondary education and teaching
programs (nationally ranked 18th, 20th, and 23rd respectively). With a tuition cost of $40,520 per year, Valparaiso University is quite pricey. 69.47% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $48,500 per year, which is 17% greater than the national median.

William Jessup University is a small private seminary located in Rocklin, CA ranked 71st
in California. It has a total of 1,686 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 65.03% of applicants. William Jessup University offers 31 different majors and is best known for its pastoral counseling, bible studies, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 11th, 16th, and 21st respectively). With a tuition cost of $34,200 per year, William Jessup University is reasonably expensive. 54.09% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $37,300 per year, which is 10% below the national median.

John Brown University is a small private college located in Siloam Springs, AR ranked 4th
in Arkansas. It has a total of 2,078 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 75.77% of applicants. John Brown University offers 65 different majors and is best known for its family and community services, pastoral counseling, and illustration
programs (nationally ranked 5th, 7th, and 21st respectively). With a tuition cost of $26,458 per year, John Brown University is reasonably expensive. 60.97% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $45,800 per year, which is 10% above the national median.

Newman University is a small private institution located in Wichita, KS ranked 8th
in Kansas. It has a total of 3,637 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a tad over 2/3 of applicants. Newman University offers 50 different majors and is best known for its counseling psychology, diagnostic medical sonography and ultrasound technology, and theological and ministerial studies
programs (nationally ranked 8th, 18th, and 23rd respectively). With a tuition cost of $30,386 per year, Newman University is reasonably expensive. 50.23% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $44,000 per year, which is 6% above the national median.

Southern Adventist University is a small private college located in Collegedale, TN ranked 13th
in Tennessee. It has a total of 2,740 full-time undergraduate students. Southern Adventist University offers 168 different majors and is best known for its clinical psychology, theological and ministerial studies, and foreign languages and literatures
programs (nationally ranked 4th, 24th, and 27th respectively). With a tuition cost of $21,650 per year, Southern Adventist University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 48.75% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $38,500 per year, which is 7% less than the national median.

University of Mary is a small private institution located in Bismarck, ND ranked 1st
in North Dakota. It has a total of 2,957 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 73.55% acceptance rate. University of Mary offers 96 different majors and is best known for its christian studies, radiography, and respiratory care therapy
programs (nationally ranked 7th, 15th, and 16th respectively). With a tuition cost of $17,350 per year, University of Mary is moderately priced. 47.57% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $48,000 per year, which is 16% above the national median.