SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Acceptance
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private research university in El Dorado Hills, California, enrolling about 198 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 40.68% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,418 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,460
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,680 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.68% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 198 72.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- First-Generation Students: 53.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 210
- Applicants (IPEDS): 95
- Room & Board: $7,380 annual estimate
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in El Dorado Hills, CA (ZIP 95762).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary public or private?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $10,460.
Average net price after aid: $21,680.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,249 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,068 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,807 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,144 |
| $110,001+ | $17,426 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,840.
How hard is it to get into SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
Admission rate: 40.68%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
Total enrollment: 198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 210 students.
Graduate enrollment: 121 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
150%-time completion rate: 84.81%.
First-year retention: 64.3%.
What do graduates of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary earn?
Median earnings: $30,871 six years after entry; $35,418 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,677.
44.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Theology/Theological Studies (51 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (36 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (25 completions)
- Religious/Sacred Music (6 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.68%; completion rate 84.81%; median earnings $35,418 at 10 years; net price $21,680. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,460
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was $10,460.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,680
2024 Value
In 2024 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,680.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,720 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,680 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$41,840 4-Year Tuition
$7,380 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,946 | $7,946 | $23,392 |
| 2014 | $9,320 | $9,320 | $21,421 |
| 2015 | $10,144 | $10,144 | $22,116 |
| 2016 | $10,144 | $10,144 | $24,326 |
| 2017 | $9,324 | $9,324 | $24,192 |
| 2018 | $9,964 | $9,964 | $21,366 |
| 2019 | $10,604 | $10,604 | $18,366 |
| 2020 | $10,604 | $10,604 | $19,115 |
| 2021 | $10,540 | $10,540 | $16,440 |
| 2022 | $10,730 | $10,730 | $20,771 |
| 2023 | $10,460 | $10,460 | $21,042 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40.68% Acceptance Rate
95 Total Applicants
61 Students Admitted
54 First-Time Students Enrolled
88.52% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of about 198 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (30.8%), Black or African American (25.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). About 44.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2024 is 198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 210 students. Graduate enrollment is about 121 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 30.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.13% 100% Completion Time
84.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.13% of students graduating from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology/Theological Studies: 57% male / 43% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 81% male / 19% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 48% male / 52% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Return on Investment
$26,677 Median Student Debt
$35,418 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
75.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
308.42% Return on Investment
7.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Theology/Theological Studies: 51 completions
2. Divinity/Ministry: 36 completions
3. Bible/Biblical Studies: 25 completions
4. Religious/Sacred Music: 6 completions
5. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 6 completions
Most popular programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,000
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,214
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in El Dorado Hills, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology/Theological Studies, Divinity/Ministry, Bible/Biblical Studies. Enrollment is approximately 198 students. Student body composition includes White (30.8%), Black or African American (25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.68%. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.81%. Approximately 44.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.81% graduation rate, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary located?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is 40.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 95 applicants and 61 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $10,460 and average net price is $21,680 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,380 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 210 students, White (30.8%), Black or African American (25.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
About 53.6% of students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary earn?
Median earnings are $30,871 six years after entry and $35,418 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,677.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary public or private?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in El Dorado Hills, CA.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary an HBCU?
No. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary a tribal college?
No. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.