2026 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Piedmont International University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biblical Studies bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 21% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,575 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $20,926. Read the full report on Piedmont International University
A rank of #2 makes Moody Bible Institute one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,786. Moody Bible Institute Biblical Studies students take on a median of $13,097 in debt. More on Moody Bible Institute
A rank of #3 makes Olivet Nazarene University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,900. Graduates carry a median of $26,797 in student loans. Read more about Olivet Nazarene University
You'll be in good company at Colorado Christian University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,846. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $45,738. Read more about Colorado Christian University
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Crown College landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Crown College posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $26,574. See the full Crown College profile
Northwestern College Minnesota placed #6 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Northwestern College Minnesota posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Northwestern College Minnesota Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,500 in debt. See the full Northwestern College Minnesota profile
Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lithonia, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $36,730. Read the full report on Luther Rice University And Seminary
Southeastern University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Southeastern University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,460 in debt. Get the full Southeastern University report
Ohio Christian University placed #9 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,190. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $30,947. Get the full Ohio Christian University report
Nazarene Bible College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Colorado Springs, CO, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,482. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $40,332. See the full Nazarene Bible College profile
Lipscomb University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Nashville, TN, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,529. Read more about Lipscomb University
Freed Hardeman University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Henderson, TN, Freed Hardeman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Freed Hardeman University graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $25,620 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Freed Hardeman University
Harding University placed #13 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school based in Searcy, AR. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $18,114. Read the full report on Harding University
Lancaster Bible College placed #14 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lancaster Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. 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
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,530. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,385. Read more about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Trinity International University Illinois landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit school based in Deerfield, IL. Trinity International University Illinois posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,320. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,892. See the full Trinity International University Illinois profile
Johnson University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,122. Johnson University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,375 in debt. More on Johnson University
Criswell College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Dallas, TX, Criswell College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,750. More on Criswell College
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
North Central University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Minneapolis, MN, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. North Central University graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $32,220 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,496. Read more about North Central University
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. Students from in state pay about $10,460 in tuition and fees. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $29,299 in debt. Read more about Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary
Northwest University placed #25 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kirkland, WA. Northwest University graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,439. Read the full report on Northwest University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global Biblical Studies students take on a median of $38,685 in debt. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Lee University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, TN. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Graduates carry a median of $28,042 in student loans. Read more about Lee University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Located in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,938. See the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Eastern University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Eastern University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $28,584 in debt. Get the full Eastern University report
Columbia International University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,900. Columbia International University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Read the full report on Columbia International University
Ozark Christian College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Joplin, MO, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ozark Christian College graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Ozark Christian College profile
Biola University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Set in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $48,984 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Biola University
Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Set in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,645. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,500. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile
The Masters College And Seminary landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Santa Clarita, CA, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The Masters College And Seminary graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $39,020 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,089 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on The Masters College And Seminary
Dallas Baptist University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,190. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $18,987. See the full Dallas Baptist University profile
Appalachian Bible College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in Mount Hope, WV, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Appalachian Bible College graduates 52% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,760 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $12,865 in student loans. See the full Appalachian Bible College profile
Truett Mcconnell College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located 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. Truett Mcconnell College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,936 in debt. Read more about Truett Mcconnell College
The Baptist College Of Florida came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Based in Graceville, FL, The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution. The Baptist College Of Florida graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,000. Students borrow a median of $24,916 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Get the full The Baptist College Of Florida report
Houston Baptist University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Houston Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,430. Houston Baptist University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $25,601 in debt. More on Houston Baptist University
Wheaton College Illinois placed #40 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $45,546. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,147. Read more about Wheaton College Illinois
Grace Bible College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Located in Wyoming, MI, Grace Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Grace Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,190. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Grace Bible College
Samford University placed #43 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Samford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,150. Samford University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $21,039 in debt. See the full Samford University profile
Davis College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Pottersville, NY, Davis College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,000. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Read more about Davis College
Northpoint Bible College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Haverhill, MA, Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,160. Northpoint Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Northpoint Bible College
North Greenville University placed #46 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tigerville, SC. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $25,800 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about North Greenville University
Regent University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. Regent University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Students borrow a median of $30,332 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Regent University profile
Life Pacific College placed #48 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. Life Pacific College posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. In-state tuition and fees average $22,118. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Life Pacific College report
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach did well this year, earning the #49 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Palm Beach, FL. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,787 in debt. See the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach profile
Fresno Pacific University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fresno Pacific University graduates 50% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,660 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $24,596. See the full Fresno Pacific University profile
Kentucky Christian University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Set in Grayson, KY, Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,300. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Kentucky Christian University
Hope International University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Set in Fullerton, CA, Hope International 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 $38,125. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $24,656. Get the full Hope International University report
Belhaven University did well this year, earning the #54 position. Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jackson, MS. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,250. Belhaven University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $38,582 in debt. More on Belhaven University
Cornerstone University ranked #55 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornerstone University graduates 63% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,000. Cornerstone University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $29,243 in debt. See the full Cornerstone University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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