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2023 Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

27 Ranked Colleges
3,083 Degrees Awarded
$28,600 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Divinity/Ministry is the 113th most popular major in the country with 7,238 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,083 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality divinity/ministry programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the divinity/ministry program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region vets studying divinity studies.

Top 25 Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 109 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent University, 1,414 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,203. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Regent University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Regent University]](/colleges/regent-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 623 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Liberty University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. On top of their other funding sources, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Liberty University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Out of the 27 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, Samford University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 5,729 students enrolled at Samford University, 162 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 101 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,201. During this same period, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Samford]](/colleges/samford-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harding University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies. Harding is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harding, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,617 students enrolled at Harding, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,932. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Harding offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Out of the 27 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, Campbell University landed the #5 spot on the list. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Buies Creek, North Carolina. It awarded 24 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Campbell also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,964 students enrolled at Campbell, 45 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 28 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,969. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Campbell does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Campbell University Veteran Student Life Report

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 21 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Columbia International University supports 2,098 students, and 86 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 50 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,392. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #7, Lipscomb University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lipscomb, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 235 of the 4,884 students enrolled at Lipscomb were GI Bill® students, of which 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,878. On top of their other funding sources, 72 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Lipscomb University Veteran Student Life Report

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

With a ranking of #8, Duke University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 25 degrees to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke, 36 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,387. To help with additional expenses, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Duke University]](/colleges/duke-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

Mercer University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Macon, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s divinity studies degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Mercer did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 9,006 students enrolled at Mercer, 15 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,244. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Mercer Veteran Student Life Report

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Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Lenoir - Rhyne University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Hickory, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s divinity studies degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Lenoir - Rhyne University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Lenoir - Rhyne University supports 2,686 students, and 64 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 17 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,408. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lenoir - Rhyne University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Lenoir - Rhyne University]](/colleges/lenoir-rhyne-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. FHU is located in Henderson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

FHU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,188 students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University, 43 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,165. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Freed-Hardeman University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #12, Johnson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 58 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Johnson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University, 28 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,317. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina

With a ranking of #13, Erskine College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Erskine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Due West, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Erskine also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 943 students enrolled at Erskine College, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Full Erskine Veteran Student Life Report

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 34 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Wake Forest University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 8,789 students enrolled at Wake Forest University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Wake Forest University]](/colleges/wake-forest-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 441 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying divinity studies list, SEU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Southeastern University supports 9,546 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,265. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Southeastern University]](/colleges/southeastern-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #16, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 32 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Vanderbilt also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 13,537 students enrolled at Vanderbilt, 13 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,769. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. Louisville Seminary is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 24 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Louisville Seminary also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 151 students enrolled at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,642. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, Virginia

Union Presbyterian Seminary landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. Union Presbyterian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 27 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Union Presbyterian also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 169 students enrolled at Union Presbyterian, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,243. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Union Presbyterian]](/colleges/union-presbyterian-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Point University
West Point, Georgia

Point University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Point is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Point, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Point also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 1,946 students enrolled at Point, 51 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,741. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Point Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #20, Luther Rice College & Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Located in Lithonia, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 70 degrees to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

Luther Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 53 of the 693 students enrolled at Luther Rice were GI Bill® students, of which 32 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,146. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Luther Rice College & Seminary]](/colleges/luther-rice-university-and-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #21, Asbury Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wilmore, Kentucky. It awarded 175 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Asbury Seminary also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 1,755 students enrolled at Asbury Seminary, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,996. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Asbury Seminary]](/colleges/asbury-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 123 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying divinity studies list, Emory has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 13,997 students enrolled at Emory, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Emory University Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Union University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 71 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying divinity studies list, VUU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 1,516 students enrolled at VUU, 22 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,473. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

[Read full report on veteran student life at VUU]](/colleges/virginia-union-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Columbia Theological Seminary ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Located in Decatur, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 63 diplomas to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia Theological Seminary, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 201 students enrolled at Columbia Theological Seminary, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,657. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Columbia Theological Seminary Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #25, Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Divinity Studies list. Sewanee - The University of the South is located in Sewanee, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sewanee, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,800 students enrolled at Sewanee - The University of the South, 22 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,591. During this same period, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Sewanee Veteran Student Life Report

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