Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Pennsylvania
29 accredited institutions in Pennsylvania offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
29
Colleges
2,145
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Pennsylvania
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside
447
Graduates/yr
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster
384
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$29,990
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$21,168
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Eastern University
Saint Davids
219
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$36,760
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$22,206
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Villanova University
Villanova
117
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$63,806
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$22,330
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
United Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg
105
Graduates/yr
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit
102
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$31,200
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$14,847
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Missio Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
96
Graduates/yr
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
93
Graduates/yr
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
Wynnewood
90
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$23,523
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville
66
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$23,100
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$23,173
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne
63
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$31,881
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,773
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Vincent Seminary
Latrobe
48
Graduates/yr
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
45
Graduates/yr
$32,350
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$12,318
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
Ambridge
45
Graduates/yr
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg
33
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$39,700
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$12,996
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Neumann University
Aston
30
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$35,420
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$26,145
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitMaster's
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster
27
Graduates/yr
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18
Private NonprofitMaster's
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
24
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$47,146
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$28,755
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitMaster's
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Wyncote
18
Graduates/yr
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grove City College
Grove City
15
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$20,890
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitDoctoral
La Salle University
Philadelphia
15
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$34,270
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$15,613
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg
15
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$28,120
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,275
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitMaster's
Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Blue Bell
12
Graduates/yr
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
DeSales University
Center Valley
12
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$43,000
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$22,347
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe
9
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$39,978
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$14,709
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitMaster's
Moravian University
Bethlehem
6
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$50,069
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$25,838
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Seton Hill University
Greensburg
3
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$40,864
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$21,058
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
King's College
Wilkes-Barre
3
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$40,520
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$18,253
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Immaculata University
Immaculata
3
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$27,700
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$23,571
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 29 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 2,145 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.