Summit Christian College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Summit Christian College is a private university in Gering, Nebraska, enrolling about 21 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 41.67% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (95.2%) and Two or More Races (4.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,278
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,188 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 41.67% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 21 76.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Average ACT Score: 20
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 38
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7
- Room & Board: $8,096 annual estimate
Summit Christian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Summit Christian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Summit Christian College?
Summit Christian College is located in Gering, NE (ZIP 69341).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Summit Christian College public or private?
Summit Christian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Summit Christian College cost?
Published tuition: $8,278.
Average net price after aid: $18,188.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,112.
How hard is it to get into Summit Christian College?
Admission rate: 41.67%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Summit Christian College?
Total enrollment: 21 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 38 students.
About 76% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Christian College?
150%-time completion rate: 25.00%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
How much debt do students have?
38.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Summit Christian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Summit Christian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 41.67%; completion rate 25.00%; net price $18,188. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,278
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Summit Christian College was $8,278.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,188
2024 Value
In 2024 Summit Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,188.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,752 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,188 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,112 4-Year Tuition
$8,096 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,674 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,696 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Summit Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Summit Christian College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Summit Christian 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 | $5,075 | $5,075 | — |
| 2014 | $5,875 | $5,875 | — |
| 2015 | $5,912 | $5,912 | — |
| 2016 | $5,974 | $5,974 | $6,034 |
| 2017 | $6,560 | $6,560 | $9,683 |
| 2018 | $6,726 | $6,726 | $5,581 |
| 2019 | $7,301 | $7,301 | $6,029 |
| 2020 | $7,570 | $7,570 | $5,753 |
| 2021 | $7,586 | $7,586 | $9,750 |
| 2022 | $7,958 | $7,958 | $18,646 |
| 2023 | $8,278 | $8,278 | $18,188 |
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
41.67% Acceptance Rate
7 Total Applicants
1 Students Admitted
1 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
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
Summit Christian College reported total enrollment of about 21 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (95.2%), Two or More Races (4.8%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 38.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Summit Christian College in 2024 is 21 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 38 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 95.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
25.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Summit Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 25% male / 75% 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 Summit Christian College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Summit Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Summit Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Summit Christian College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Summit Christian College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,036
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,210
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Summit Christian College is a private non-profit institution located in Gering, NE, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies. Enrollment is approximately 21 students. Student body composition includes White (95.2%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Black or African American (0.0%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 41.67%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The 150%-time completion rate is 25.00%. Approximately 38.10% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Gering, NE 69341
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.00% graduation rate at Summit Christian College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Summit Christian College located?
Summit Christian College is located in Gering, NE.
What is Summit Christian College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Summit Christian College is 41.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7 applicants and 1 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Summit Christian College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,278 and average net price is $18,188 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,096 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Summit Christian College?
Summit Christian College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 38 students, White (95.2%), Two or More Races (4.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Summit Christian College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Summit Christian College reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Christian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Summit Christian College public or private?
Summit Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gering, NE.
Is Summit Christian College an HBCU?
No. Summit Christian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Summit Christian College a tribal college?
No. Summit Christian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Summit Christian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Summit Christian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Summit Christian College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Summit Christian College: Churches of Christ.
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
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
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.