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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies

556 Colleges in the United States
3,000 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #112 in popularity, religion/religious studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 556 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for religion/religious studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,000 bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Religion/Religious Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in religion matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality religion/religious studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Religion
Master's Degrees in Religion
Doctor's Degrees in Religion
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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for religion/religious studies.

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Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for religion/religious studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Religion Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
656 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies needs to check out Liberty University. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Virginia.

There were roughly 656 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Virginia.

There were approximately 39 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

University of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Minnesota.

There were roughly 37 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of St Thomas Minnesota

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA

Faith International University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 37 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Faith in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Faith International University

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35 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in New York.

There were about 35 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Texas.

There were roughly 35 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in California.

There were roughly 29 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of California - Santa Barbara

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29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in North Carolina.

There were approximately 29 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
28 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL

St. Leo University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Leo.

There were about 28 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Leo University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Saint Leo University

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Furman University
Greenville, SC
27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC

Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 27 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Furman in the most recent year we have data available.

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27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Georgia.

There were about 27 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Georgia

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in North Carolina.

There were about 22 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in West Virginia.

There were approximately 22 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from American Public University System

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21 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

Vanguard is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Costa Mesa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in California.

There were roughly 21 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanguard in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Vanguard University of Southern California

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19 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 19 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Missouri State University - Springfield

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18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT

Located in the suburb of Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 18 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Holy Apostles College and Seminary

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Florida.

There were roughly 18 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Arizona.

There were roughly 18 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.

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17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In SC

SWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Central.

There were roughly 17 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at SWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Southern Wesleyan University

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17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#2 Best Quality In WI

Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies in Wisconsin.

There were approximately 17 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 17 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from California State University - Northridge

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH

Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 17 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Oberlin in the most recent data year.

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17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Mobile, University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 17 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Mobile in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Mobile

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL

Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 17 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Samford University

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN
15 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN

Wabash is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Crawfordsville.

There were about 15 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Wabash in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Wabash College

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN
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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN
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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
29
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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
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Grove City College
Grove City, PA

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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
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Hunter College
New York, NY
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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

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Hope College
Holland, MI
40
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
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Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 556 different United States religion/religious studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
47 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
47 University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
47 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
47 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT
47 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
47 Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK
47 Centre College Danville, KY
47 Augustana College Rock Island, IL
58 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
58 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
58 College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA
58 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
58 Barnard College New York, NY
58 University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI
58 University of Houston Houston, TX
58 Whitman College Walla Walla, WA
58 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
58 University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM
58 Smith College Northampton, MA
58 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
58 Wellesley College Wellesley, MA
58 Georgetown University Washington, DC
58 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO
58 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
74 Dartmouth College Hanover, NH
74 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY
74 Tufts University Medford, MA
74 Brown University Providence, RI
74 Princeton University Princeton, NJ
74 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
74 DePauw University Greencastle, IN
74 Macalester College Saint Paul, MN
74 Randolph - Macon College Ashland, VA
74 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
74 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
74 Rice University Houston, TX
74 Hamline University Saint Paul, MN
74 University of Denver Denver, CO
74 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
74 Mercer University Macon, GA
74 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies award.

Rank College Location
91 Trinity University San Antonio, TX
91 Utah State University Logan, UT
91 Bethune - Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL
91 Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA
91 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
91 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
91 Harvard University Cambridge, MA
91 Emory University Atlanta, GA
91 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
91 Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL
91 Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME
91 North Carolina Wesleyan College Rocky Mount, NC
91 Clemson University Clemson, SC
91 Towson University Towson, MD
91 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
91 Yale University New Haven, CT
91 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
91 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
91 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
91 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
91 Luther College Decorah, IA
91 Kentucky Mountain Bible College Jackson, KY
91 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA

Religion/Religious Studies by Region

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Region
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Christian Studies 289
Jewish Studies 211
Other Religion/Religious Studies 55
Islamic Studies 23
Catholic Studies 3

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