Sumner College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Sumner College is a private for-profit trade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling about 532 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,639 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,411 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 532 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 40.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 29.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 27.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 688
- Applicants (IPEDS): 15
Sumner College: what the data shows
Common questions about Sumner College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sumner College?
Sumner College is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97220).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Sumner College public or private?
Sumner College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Sumner College cost?
Average net price after aid: $29,411.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,094 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,497 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,338 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,635 |
| $110,001+ | $32,497 |
How hard is it to get into Sumner College?
Admission rate: 88.89%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Sumner College?
Total enrollment: 532 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 688 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sumner College?
150%-time completion rate: 83.33%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Sumner College earn?
Median earnings: $63,316 six years after entry; $46,639 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
33.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sumner College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (186 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (104 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sumner College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.89%; completion rate 83.33%; median earnings $46,639 at 10 years; net price $29,411. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sumner College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,411
2024 Value
In 2024 Sumner College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,411.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$117,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,411 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Sumner College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.59% 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 Sumner College 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 Sumner College 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 | — | — | $18,035 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,572 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,961 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,736 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,606 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,989 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,544 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,705 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,285 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,785 |
| 2023 | — | — | $28,309 |
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
88.89% Acceptance Rate
15 Total Applicants
13 Students Admitted
13 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified 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
Sumner College reported total enrollment of about 532 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.2%), Black or African American (22.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). About 33.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sumner College in 2024 is 532 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 688 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 49.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
83.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sumner College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15% male / 85% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 20% male / 80% 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 Sumner College.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
$46,639 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
296.44% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Sumner College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 186 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 104 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Sumner College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sumner College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sumner College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 27.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,167
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,840
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sumner College is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, OR, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 532 students. Student body composition includes White (49.2%), Black or African American (22.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). The admission rate is 88.89%. The 150%-time completion rate is 83.33%. Approximately 33.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Portland, OR 97220
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.33% graduation rate, Sumner College 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 Sumner College located?
Sumner College is located in Portland, OR.
What is Sumner College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Sumner College is 88.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 15 applicants and 13 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Sumner College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $29,411 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Sumner College?
Sumner College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 688 students, White (49.2%), Black or African American (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sumner College?
About 40.8% of students at Sumner College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sumner College earn?
Median earnings are $63,316 six years after entry and $46,639 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sumner College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sumner College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Sumner College public or private?
Sumner College is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Sumner College an HBCU?
No. Sumner College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sumner College a tribal college?
No. Sumner College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sumner College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sumner College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
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
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Oregon trade schools profile
- Portland, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
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.