SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Located in El Dorado Hills, California, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation. With 198 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,418 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 67.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $26,677, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,680 per year. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Music and Worship.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,418
Graduation Rate
67.4%
Median Debt
$26,677
Average Net Price
$21,680
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.41x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.33x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
198
Admission Rate
40.7%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$10,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,460
Pell Grant Rate
44.6%
Federal Loan Rate
43.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$21,249
Income $30K–$48K
$22,068
Income $48K–$75K
$21,807
Income $110K+
$17,426

Student Demographics

Women
50.4%
White
30.8%
Black
25.8%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian
11.6%
Two or More Races
1.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.2%

Accreditations

Programs (5)

Bachelor (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 40
Bible/Biblical Studies $36,973 13
Religious Music and Worship Not reported 6

Master (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 27
Bible/Biblical Studies Not reported 4

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