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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in New York

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

16
Colleges
894
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in New York

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York
New York
201
Graduates/yr
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
New York
147
Graduates/yr
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rabbinical Seminary of America
Flushing
114
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$10,000
Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
$9,785
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York
81
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$62,676
Tuition
87%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary
Yonkers
81
Graduates/yr
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davis College
Pottersville
63
Graduates/yr
33%
Acceptance
$16,800
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$14,276
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Fordham University
Bronx
51
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$60,335
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$29,634
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
New York Theological Seminary
New York
33
Graduates/yr
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
Rochester
30
Graduates/yr
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
St. John's University-New York
Queens
24
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$48,301
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$20,408
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Academy for Jewish Religion
Yonkers
21
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Houghton University
Houghton
18
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$16,690
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$16,492
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitMaster's
Yeshiva University
New York
15
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$46,000
Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
$25,020
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion
Brooklyn
9
Graduates/yr
$10,000
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$6,483
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester
3
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$36,004
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$18,191
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Rochester
3
Graduates/yr
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Studying Theology & Ministry in New York

New York has 16 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 894 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.