SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 416
Graduate Enrollment: 212
Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 100%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 53.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 30.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 31.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 13.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 7.6% (2013)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 4.4% (2013)
Ethnicity Information
White: 32.7%
Black: 10.8%
Hispanic: 27.9%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.4%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 20.7%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 10.8%
Hispanic: 27.9%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.4%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 20.7%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,403
In-State tuition: $10,540Out-of-State tuition: $10,540
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,380 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,746 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,293 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,746 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,489 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,345 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 57.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,677 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $283 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,689 |
| $30k-48k | $17,184 |
| $48k-75k | $17,905 |
| $75k-110k | $19,133 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 22%6-year graduation rate: 24%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 86.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,677 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,450 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,674 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,199 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 29.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 35.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 42.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 25.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 24.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $24,180 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $29,463 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 92 | $29,299 | $288 | $23,682 ($1,974) | $30,028 ($2,502) |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,000Full time faculty: 14%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 23.0
School's endowment start of year: $130,900 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $151,200 (2022)