SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,600

2023 Average Net Price

$23,282

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

64.2%

95 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

508

63% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.2%

30 Graduates

About

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is a higher education institution located in El Dorado County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) were Theological Studies (40 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (13 degrees), and Religious & Sacred Music (6 degrees).

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953). 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (29 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is $9,600, which is $−5,564 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 173 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is $9,600, which is $5,564 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,282.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was $9,600. The cost of tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is $−5,564 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,282

2023 Value

18.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,282. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) grew by 18.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (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 (447953) was of $10,337 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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 (447953) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.26% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 173 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 (447953) received 95 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.77% annual growth. Out of those 95 applicants, 61 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.2% acceptance rate.

There were 508 students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2023.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an overall enrollment yield of 88.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 95

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was 64.2% (61 admissions from 95 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.77%, while admissions declined by 29.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had a total enrollment of 508 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 320 students and the part-time enrollment is 188. This means that 63% of students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953), both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.2% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Black or African American, 4.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.97% Asian, 0.591% Two or More Races, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.3%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (10.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (5.57%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 508 students. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 320 and the part-time enrollment is 188. This means that 63% of students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 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 (447953) was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students
Black or African American
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 23.2% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Black or African American, 4.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.97% Asian, 0.591% Two or More Races, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 203 students (40%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is Theological Studies (40 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (13 degrees) and Religious & Sacred Music (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (90 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 (447953) are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2023 are Theology (90 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 (447953) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Theology (90 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (447953) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Theology (90 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (447953).

Most Common (2023)

Theological Studies
40 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
13 degrees awarded
Religious & Sacred Music
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was Theological Studies with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953), which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in Theological Studies, which is 0.739 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in Theological Studies, which is 1.35 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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 2023 at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

25.6% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
15 degrees awarded
White Male
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is white female (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (14 degrees).

Operations

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an endowment valued at nearly $96k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.49k (2.59%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had a total salary expenditure of 6.23M. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) employs 5 Professors. Most academics at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Male Professor (4), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are: Research, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Endowment

$96k

2023 Endowment

2.85%

growth from 2022

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an endowment valued at about $96k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) grew 2.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M 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 (447953) (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

$2.55M

2023 Salaries

4.58%

growth from 2022

In 2023, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) paid a median of $2.55M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($6.23M) and a 4.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.27% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$300k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) paid a total of $300k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Research

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) were Research with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was Male Professor with 4 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953).

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