SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,600

2021 Average Net Price

$16,375

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.645%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

96 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

628

82% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.9%

27 Graduates

About

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in El Dorado County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary were Biblical Studies (56 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. 42.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (40 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $9,600, which is $−4,900 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $9,600, which is $−4,900 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,375.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was $9,600. The cost of tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $−4,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,375

2021 Value

1.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,375. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary grew by 1.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,337

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was of $10,337 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 28.4% with respect to 2020, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.645%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was 0.645%, which represents 1 out of the 155 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary received 96 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.05% annual growth. Out of those 96 applicants, 96 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 628 students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2021.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 84.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 96

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was 100% (96 admissions from 96 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.05%, while admissions grew by 81.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 628 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is 515 students and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 82% of students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.7% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Black or African American, 2.87% Asian, 1.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.318% Two or More Races, and 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%) and White Female (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (12.3%), followed by White Female (6.13%) and Black or African American Male (4.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 628 students. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is 515 and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 82% of students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
180 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
134 enrolled students
Black or African American
57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is 28.7% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Black or African American, 2.87% Asian, 1.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.318% Two or More Races, and 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (2.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 15 fewer women than men received degrees from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is Biblical Studies (56 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (105 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (105 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (105 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (105 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Biblical Studies

Most Common (2021)

56 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was Biblical Studies with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (45).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies, which is 0.912 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies, which is 1.1 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

0.952% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
23 degrees awarded
White Male
23 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is black or african american male (23 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (23 degrees).

Operations

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $151k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.58k (5.01%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 6.36M. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary employs 1 Associate professors, 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are Male Associate professor (1), Male Assistant professor (1), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are: Management, with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Endowment

$151k

2021 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2020

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $151k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.5M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.02M

2021 Salaries

6.27%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary paid a median of $2.02M in salaries, which represents 31.8% of their overall expenditure ($6.36M) and a 6.27% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$120k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary paid a total of $120k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.94% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary were Associate professor with 1 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary were Management with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, Male Assistant professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.