SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary
Admissions

Interested in attending SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

59
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary?

59%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUM accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 111 people applied and 65 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
30 / 50 (60%)
Men
35 / 61 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

69%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 69% ended up enrolling at SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUM considers:

Very Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

SUM is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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