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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, CA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 24
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in El Dorado Hills, California, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,540

Cost of attendance at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,540

Cost of attendance at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary received on average $4,447 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,447
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 31 84% $4,851 $150,395
Other Federal Grant 31 84% $4,942 $153,195
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 22 59% $314 $6,900
Total Grant & Scholarships 36 97% $4,447 $160,095

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 23.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

23.9%

  • white 34.6% 19 students
  • hispanic 21.4% 6 students

Service Offerings

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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