More selective than 78% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 41% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary compared with other California colleges?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
| 23 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | 73% | $27,596 |
| 24 | Soka University of America | 43% | 92% | $18,260 |
| 25 | Occidental College | 44% | 81% | $38,263 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary admissions questions
What is the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary acceptance rate?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 41% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 61 of 95 applicants were admitted.
Does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary require the SAT or ACT?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
89% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (54 of 61).
Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary getting harder to get into?
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepted 41% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary overview