Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

7 Best Universities in California for Theology and Religious studies

Focusing specifically on Theology and Religious studies, our data science engine identified the 7 most influential universities in California. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.27M specialized research publications which collectively generated 116.71M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Berkeley

University of California – Berkeley

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#3 in United States #4 in North America

11% Acceptance

26,133 Enrollment

1175 Avg SAT

1868 Founded

2

Stanford

Stanford University

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#4 in United States #5 in North America

4% Acceptance

47,335 Enrollment

1545 Avg SAT

1885 Founded

3

Los Angeles

University of California – Los Angeles

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#10 in United States #11 in North America

9% Acceptance

37,297 Enrollment

1500 Avg SAT

1919 Founded

4

Los Angeles

University of Southern California

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#29 in United States #32 in North America

10% Acceptance

47,335 Enrollment

1500 Avg SAT

1880 Founded

5

San Diego

University of California-San Diego

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#31 in United States #34 in North America

27% Acceptance

47,335 Enrollment

1500 Avg SAT

1960 Founded

6

Irvine

University of California – Irvine

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#36 in United States #39 in North America

29% Acceptance

47,335 Enrollment

1500 Avg SAT

1965 Founded

7

Davis

University of California – Davis

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#40 in United States #43 in North America

42% Acceptance

25,685 Enrollment

1545 Avg SAT

1905 Founded