More selective than 78% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,956. College Scorecard.
Higher than 85% of California colleges we cover and 93% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 0% of California colleges we cover and 5% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary acceptance rate & admissions
Of 95 applicants, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary admitted 61 and 54 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary majors, earnings & careers
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary offers 3 bachelor's majors across 1 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 3
Highest-earning majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | $36,973 | $29,299 |
Quick list of all 3 majors
- Bible Studies$36,973
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Living in Sacramento
Overall prices in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,201. Housing costs 30% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 24 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, El Dorado County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
El Dorado County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | $21,680 | 85% | $35,418 | This school |
| Soka University of America | 43% | $18,260 | 92% | $55,017 | |
| Scripps College | 38% | $36,294 | 83% | $77,539 | |
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | $27,596 | 73% | $49,854 | |
| Occidental College | 44% | $38,263 | 81% | $75,951 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary would cost you $3,420 more per year than Soka University of America, on average.
- Lower sticker price at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$28,268).
- Soka University of America gives aided families $33,528 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | Soka University of America | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,460 | $38,728 | −$28,268 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $938 | −$138 |
| Housing & meals | $7,380 | $13,892 | −$6,512 |
| Personal & travel | $4,746 | $2,784 | +$1,962 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$1,570 | −$1,278 | +$2,848 |
| Sticker price | $24,956 | $55,064 | −$30,108 |
| Average grants | −$3,276 | −$36,804 | +$33,528 |
| You pay | $21,680 | $18,260 | +$3,420 |
“+” means SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
What is the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary acceptance rate?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 41% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 61 of 95 applicants were admitted.
How much does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $24,956 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,680 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,249 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,426.
How much do SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates earn?
Former SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students earn a median $35,418 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduation rate?
85% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/sum-bible-college-and-theological-seminary (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).