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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree in Religion/Religious Studies

15 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

15 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–15 of 15 colleges in California

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Haven University
Garden Grove, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
N/A
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $100
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Haven University
Garden Grove, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
N/A
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Aug 5 Fee $100
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University of the West
Rosemead, California
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$24,944/yr
Grad earnings
N/A
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Religion/Religious Studies in California?
15 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Religion/Religious Studies in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Religion/Religious Studies in California?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Religion/Religious Studies colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, University of the West. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Religion/Religious Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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