2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 243 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Piedmont International University, our #1 Biblical Studies school in the United States. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Piedmont International University graduates 21% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,575. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $20,926. See the full Piedmont International University profile
You'll be in good company at Grand Canyon University, which ranked #2 this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,508. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Get the full Grand Canyon University report
Moody Bible Institute came in at #3 on this year's Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Moody Bible Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $13,097. See the full Moody Bible Institute profile
The strong Biblical Studies programs at Dallas Theological Seminary earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Dallas Theological Seminary
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Olivet Nazarene University landed the #5 spot. Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bourbonnais, IL. Olivet Nazarene University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Olivet Nazarene University
Colorado Christian University placed #6 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. Students borrow a median of $45,738 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Get the full Colorado Christian University report
Crown College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,410. Students borrow a median of $26,574 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Crown College
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,920. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Northwestern College Minnesota
Southeastern University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Graduates carry a median of $23,460 in student loans. Read the full report on Southeastern University
Ohio Christian University placed #10 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,190. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $30,947. More on Ohio Christian University
Covenant Theological Seminary placed #11 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Covenant Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Covenant Theological Seminary report
Luther Rice University And Seminary placed #12 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lithonia, GA. Students from in state pay about $11,320 in tuition and fees. Luther Rice University And Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $36,730 in debt. Get the full Luther Rice University And Seminary report
Nazarene Bible College placed #13 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Colorado Springs, CO, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,482. Students borrow a median of $40,332 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Nazarene Bible College
Lipscomb University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Set in Nashville, TN, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,529. Get the full Lipscomb University report
Freed Hardeman University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Henderson, TN, Freed Hardeman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,620. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Freed Hardeman University profile
Catholic University Of America ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Set in Washington, DC, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,771 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $25,639. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
Harding University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,962. Harding University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $18,114 in debt. Read more about Harding University
Nazarene Theological Seminary ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. More on Nazarene Theological Seminary
Criswell College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Dallas, TX, Criswell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Criswell College graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,750. Read more about Criswell College
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Based in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,530. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,385. Read the full report on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Johnson University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Knoxville, TN. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,122. Johnson University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,375 in debt. See the full Johnson University profile
North Central University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,220. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,496. Read more about North Central University
Trinity International University Illinois landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Located in Deerfield, IL, Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,320. Students borrow a median of $26,892 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Trinity International University Illinois
Yale University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $14,357. See the full Yale University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Northwest University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,035. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,439. Read the full report on Northwest University
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 14%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,460. Graduates carry a median of $29,299 in student loans. Get the full Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary report
The Masters College And Seminary came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Santa Clarita, CA. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $39,020 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,089. Read the full report on The Masters College And Seminary
Lancaster Bible College placed #32 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $29,990 in tuition and fees. Lancaster Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,269 in debt. Read the full report on Lancaster Bible College
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waxahachie, TX. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University graduates 36% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,938. Read the full report on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,648. Students borrow a median of $38,685 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #35 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmore, KY. Read the full report on Asbury Theological Seminary
Westminster Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #36 position. Based in Glenside, PA, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Westminster Theological Seminary report
Ozark Christian College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,500. Read more about Ozark Christian College
Columbia International University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. Columbia International University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,900. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Columbia International University
Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona Lake, IN. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,500. More on Grace College And Theological Seminary
Dallas Baptist University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,190 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Get the full Dallas Baptist University report
Appalachian Bible College placed #41 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Hope, WV. Appalachian Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,760. Students borrow a median of $12,865 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Appalachian Bible College
Erskine College And Seminary came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Due West, SC. Erskine College And Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,710. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Get the full Erskine College And Seminary report
Truett Mcconnell College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,936. Read the full report on Truett Mcconnell College
Eastern University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,584. Read more about Eastern University
The Baptist College Of Florida did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Graceville, FL, The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,000. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,916. More on The Baptist College Of Florida
Houston Baptist University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $39,430. Houston Baptist University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $25,601 in debt. See the full Houston Baptist University profile
Wheaton College Illinois landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,546. Wheaton College Illinois Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,147 in debt. More on Wheaton College Illinois
Biola University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Mirada, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,984. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Biola University
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in South Hamilton, MA. More on Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Lee University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Located in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lee University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Lee University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $28,042 in debt. More on Lee University
Liberty University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. Get the full Liberty University report
Life Pacific College came in at #53 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Dimas, CA. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $22,118. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Life Pacific College
Samford University ranked #54 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,150. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Samford University profile
Best Biblical Studies Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Biblical Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 243 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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