SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary: Review & Facts

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 665 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1991 and is the only school located in El Dorado Hills, California.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is affiliated with Assemblies of God Church.

Academic Offerings

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

4

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 4 majors. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary student retention rate is low at 56% (way below California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

56%

Bad

The graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is low - 34%.

Student to faculty ratio at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is decent, 16:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, around $9,600 a year. The additional fees at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary beyond tuition are roughly $1,200; which comes to a total of $10,800 per academic year.

Read the details about SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

According to government data, 103 applications were submitted and 86 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (916) 306-1628 or check SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Website.

Opportunities and Services

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, about $3,600 a year.

Based on the college crime data, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Location and Address

Postal Address:
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
1101 Investment Blvd. #200
El Dorado Hills, California
95762, USA