Summit College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Summit College is a private for-profit trade school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling about 989 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 62.16% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,187 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,926 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 989 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.16%
- First-Generation Students: 57.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,476
Summit College: what the data shows
Common questions about Summit College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Summit College?
Summit College is located in San Bernardino, CA (ZIP 92408).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Summit College public or private?
Summit College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Summit College cost?
Average net price after aid: $29,926.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,066 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,829 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,347 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,392 |
| $110,001+ | $33,137 |
How big is Summit College?
Total enrollment: 989 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,476 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Summit College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.16%.
First-year retention: 80.4%.
What do graduates of Summit College earn?
Median earnings: $43,362 six years after entry; $40,187 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,600.
68.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Summit College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (313 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (193 completions)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (166 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (112 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (45 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (10 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Summit College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.16%; median earnings $40,187 at 10 years; net price $29,926. 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 Summit College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,926
2024 Value
In 2024 Summit College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,926.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$119,704 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,926 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 Summit College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.54% 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 | — | — | $20,366 |
| 2014 | — | — | $21,247 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,296 |
| 2016 | — | — | $23,997 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,154 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,990 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,777 |
| 2020 | — | — | $30,271 |
| 2021 | — | — | $31,028 |
| 2022 | — | — | $29,771 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,161 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Summit College reported total enrollment of about 989 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 77% male and 23% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (58.1%), White (16.6%), and Black or African American (16.5%). About 68.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Summit College in 2024 is 989 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,476 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.4%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.29% 100% Completion Time
62.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.29% of students graduating from Summit College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 98% male / 2% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 91% male / 9% female
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Summit College.
Return on Investment
$7,600 Median Student Debt
$40,187 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
235.72% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Summit College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 313 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 193 completions
3. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 166 completions
4. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 112 completions
5. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 45 completions
6. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 10 completions
7. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Summit College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Summit College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Summit College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,512
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 College is a private for-profit institution located in San Bernardino, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. Enrollment is approximately 989 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (58.1%), White (16.6%), Black or African American (16.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.16%. Approximately 68.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Summit College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Summit College located?
Summit College is located in San Bernardino, CA.
How much does Summit College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $29,926 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Summit College?
Summit College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,476 students, Hispanic or Latino (58.1%), White (16.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Summit College?
About 57.0% of students at Summit College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Summit College earn?
Median earnings are $43,362 six years after entry and $40,187 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Summit College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Summit College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,600.
Is Summit College public or private?
Summit College is a private for-profit institution located in San Bernardino, CA.
Is Summit College an HBCU?
No. Summit College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Summit College a tribal college?
No. Summit College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Summit College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Summit College reports 58.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Summit College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Summit College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- San Bernardino, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- San Bernardino, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
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- 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.