SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,600

2022 Average Net Price

$19,700

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

103 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

662

68.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

43.9%

50 Graduates

About

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is a higher education institution located in El Dorado County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) were Biblical Studies (47 degrees awarded) and Theological Studies (24 degrees).

In 2022, 92 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953). 47.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (49 degrees), 2.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is $9,600, which is $−5,341 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is $9,600, which is $5,342 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,700.

In 2022, 57% of undergraduate students attending SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,600

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, 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 $−5,342 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

$19,700

2022 Value

20.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,700. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) grew by 20.3%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2021, when 63% 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 103 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 7.29% annual growth. Out of those 103 applicants, 86 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 662 students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2022.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an overall enrollment yield of 87.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 103

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was 83.5% (86 admissions from 103 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 100%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 7.29%, while admissions declined by 10.4%.

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.

Enrollment

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had a total enrollment of 662 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 456 students and the part-time enrollment is 206. This means that 68.9% 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 25.7% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.91% Black or African American, 2.57% Asian, 1.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.453% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.5%), followed by White Female (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (12.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (5.11%) and White Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 662 students. The full-time enrollment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 456 and the part-time enrollment is 206. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

56%

2022 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 56%. 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 (2022)

White
170 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
112 enrolled students
Black or African American
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is 25.7% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.91% Black or African American, 2.57% Asian, 1.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.453% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 143 students (21.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 4 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 (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is Biblical Studies (47 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (24 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (92 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 (75,499 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,354 people), Other managers (6,962 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,622 people), and Education administrators (4,507 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in 2022 are Theology (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Theology (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

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 Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Theology (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Biblical Studies
47 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was Biblical Studies with 47 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 48 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953), which is 1.09 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 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in Biblical Studies, which is 0.885 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) in Biblical Studies, which is 1.13 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 30% 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, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

7.61% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (23 degrees).

Operations

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an endowment valued at nearly $93.3k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.2k (15.2%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) had a total salary expenditure of 6.56M. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) employs 2 Professors, 1 Associate professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are Male Professor (2), Male Associate professor (1), and Male Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) are: Management, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Endowment

$93.3k

2022 Endowment

38.3%

decline from 2021

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) has an endowment valued at about $93.3k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) declined 38.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.5M 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

$2.43M

2022 Salaries

20.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) paid a median of $2.43M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($6.56M) and a 20.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.27% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.84% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$215k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) paid a total of $215k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.83% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) were Professor with 2 employees, Associate professor with 1 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) were Management with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (447953) was Male Professor with 2 employees, Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Male Assistant 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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