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This year at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, we project that on average students will pay $23,915, while the advertised price of attendance is $24,402. That’s a difference of $487.
| Year | Net in-state price at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | In-state sticker price at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $23,915 | $24,402 |
| 24-25 | $23,412 | $23,889 |
| 23-24 | $22,919 | $23,386 |
| 22-23 | $23,282 | $23,756 |
| 21-22 | $19,700 | $23,566 |
| 20-21 | $16,375 | $23,630 |
| 19-20 | $16,651 | $23,630 |
| 18-19 | $18,489 | $22,990 |
| 17-18 | $21,506 | $24,385 |
| 16-17 | $22,304 | $22,786 |
| 15-16 | $23,919 | $22,786 |
| 14-15 | $22,116 | $21,962 |
| 13-14 | $21,968 | $18,507 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $24,679, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $19,846. That's a difference of $4,833.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $20,281 |
| $30K-$48K | $19,846 |
| $48K-$75K | $21,655 |
| $75K-$110K | $24,679 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, over the last five years 41% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 47% | 45% |
| Black | 29% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 52% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 40% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 21% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, about 61% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has 787 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 56% of students are male.
And about 42% of students are of an unknown demographic background.