# SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/sum-bible-college-and-theological-seminary

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit college in El Dorado Hills, CA with 198 undergraduates. It admits 41% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,260 per year ($24,669 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,407 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 41% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 95 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 61 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,374 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,260 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,669 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,399 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,791 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 198 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,407 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,334 (FY2024) |

## What SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?**

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary admits 41% of applicants.

**Is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?**

In Fall 2023, 95 students applied to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary and 61 were admitted; 54 enrolled.

**Does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary consider legacy status?**

No. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary require an essay?**

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,374 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,260.

**What is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary's graduation rate?**

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 447953. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology