Welcome to the online presence of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. The office is integral to the maintenance and improvement of quality academic programs and accreditation standards. There are three main areas of the office’s function in support of the institution: research, assessment and accreditation. Assessment outcomes related to the college’s mission and goals are used to support the strategic planning process for the institution. From our online pages, our faculty, students and the public can access our resources to know about the effectiveness of our educational programs and assessments.
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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
1101 Investment Blvd, Suite 200
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
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College Results
Strategic Plan
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Listed below are various assessments and reports about SUM. Click on the the title to view the information.
Internal Reporting
Fact Sheets
Performance Indicators
Program Reviews
External Reporting
IPEDS Reports
ABHE Annual Report
WASC Annual Report
Report of the WSCUC Visiting Team
BPPE Annual Report
Institutional information and program data.
- 2017 Annual Report BABS
- 2017 Annual Report MABS
- 2017 Annual Report MACL
- 2016 Annual Report
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- College Navigator
Graduation Rates*
| Undergraduate Graduation Rates (First Time, Full Time) | ||||
| Cohort Year | Headcount | 4-Year Graduation | 6-Year Graduation | 8-Year Graduation |
| 2015 | 113 | 25 (22%) | 2 (24%) | N/A |
| 2014 | 130 | 52 (40%) | 13 (50%) | N/A |
| 2013 | 52 | 20 (38%) | 0 (38%) | 0 (38%) |
| 2012 | 64 | 19 (30%) | 4 (36%) | 1 (38%) |
*Data is taken from the institutions most recent IPEDS reports. Detailed reporting can be found on https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/Facsimile.aspx?unitid=447953
Job Placement Rates
| Undergraduate Programs | |||||
| Year | Headcount | Graduates Employed in the Field | Volunteers | Graduates not in Ministry | Replacement Rate |
| 2019 | 32 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 78% |
| 2018 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 66% |
| 2017 | 25 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 76% |
| Graduate Programs | |||||
| Year | Headcount | Graduates Employed in the Field | Volunteers | Graduates not in Ministry | Replacement Rate |
| 2019 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 83% |
| 2018 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 92% |
| 2017 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 67% |
