SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
- Graduation Rate
- 67% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $35,418 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $21,680 D+
- 27% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 41% A-
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A C overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 9.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $9.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $9.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $746,238.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $9.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 198
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- 27
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 41% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $21,680 a year after grants and scholarships — 27% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $35,418 ten years after enrolling — 13% below the typical college, against $26,677 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, located in El Dorado Hills, California, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 41%. The graduation rate is roughly 67%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,000
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.79
- First-Gen Students
- 54%
- Applicants
- 103
- Admitted
- 86
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $10,460, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $21,680. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,249 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $26,677 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $10,460
- Out-of-State
- $10,460
- Avg Net Price
- $21,680
- Median Debt
- $26,677
- Pell Grant Rate
- 45%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 43%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $21,249
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $22,068
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $21,807
- Family Income $110K+
- $17,426
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary report median earnings of $35,418, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $30,871
- 8 Years
- $35,573
- 10 Years
- $35,418
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.75x
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (32)
- 30%
- 100% (32)
- 30%
- 100% (32)
- 30%
- 100% (32)
- 30%
How SUM Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $21,680/year ($86,720 total). Graduates earn $35,418 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $832,958 in total earnings — a net gain of $746,238 (9.6× your investment). The median debt is $26,677, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 67% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $86,720
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $832,958
- Net Return
- $746,238
- ROI Multiple
- 9.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $21,680
- Median Debt
- $26,677
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 67%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $93,300
- Total Expenses
- $6,558,602
- Federal Grants
- $528,485
- Investment Income
- $14,174
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, located in El Dorado Hills, California, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 41%. The graduation rate is roughly 67%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $10,460, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $21,680. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,249 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $26,677 in federal student loans.
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary report median earnings of $35,418, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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