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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in California

37 accredited institutions in California offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

37

Colleges

3,186

Graduates/yr

0

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in California

Private NonprofitMaster's

Fuller Theological Seminary

Private NonprofitMaster's

The Master's University and Seminary

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Biola University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Vanguard University of Southern California

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Life Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Santa Clara University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

California Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Azusa Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Westminster Theological Seminary in California

Private NonprofitMaster's

Hope International University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Starr King School for the Ministry

Private NonprofitMaster's

Claremont School of Theology

Private NonprofitMaster's

Southern California Seminary

Private NonprofitMaster's

Graduate Theological Union

Private NonprofitMaster's

Loyola Marymount University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Latin American Bible Institute

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Pacific School of Religion

Private NonprofitMaster's

Concordia University-Irvine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Franciscan School of Theology

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Redlands

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Epic Bible College & Graduate School

Private NonprofitMaster's

Bethesda University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Church Divinity School of the Pacific

Private NonprofitMaster's

La Sierra University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

California Lutheran University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fresno Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Jessup University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Berkeley School of Theology

Private NonprofitMaster's

American Jewish University

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

Private NonprofitMaster's

Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology

Private NonprofitMaster's

Point Loma Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific Union College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Pepperdine University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

San Diego Christian College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of San Francisco

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Simpson University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Theology & Ministry in California

California has 37 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 3,186 graduates annually.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.