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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Rural

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Religious affliation

Assemblies of God Church

General Information

Address

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

1101 Investment Blvd. #200, El Dorado Hills, California 95762

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Phone

(916) 306-1628

Website
www.sum.edu/

Mission Statement

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (SUM)equips indigenous leaders from America and the nations of the world by offering an affordable theological education combining academic instruction with practical hands-on ministry with personal mentorship. Our mission empowers these leaders to be instruments of change in their communities.

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Mission Statement

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (SUM)equips indigenous leaders from America and the nations of the world by offering an affordable theological education combining academic instruction with practical hands-on ministry with personal mentorship. Our mission empowers these leaders to be instruments of change in their communities.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,730

Out of state

$10,730
Graduate

In state

$5,895

Out of state

$5,895

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
67%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 47.0% $5,956
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 36.0% $2,827
Loans 49.0% $7,749

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$7,380 per year

Books & Supplies

$900 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,746 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Theology/Theological Studies
      • A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Divinity/Ministry
      • A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
      • Any instructional program in theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
83.5%
  • Apply 103
  • Accepted 86
  • Attend 75

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$20
Graduate
$20

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
42%
Male Students
58%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian25.68%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities22.81%
  3. Not Specified21.6%
  4. Hispanic/Latino16.92%
  5. Black8.91%
  6. Asian2.57%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.06%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.45%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

796

Undergraduate students

517

Graduate students

279

Full Time Students
69%
Part Time Students
31%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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