A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 36% more male students than female students enrolled at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
381
|
| Women |
281
|
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary serves a low number of students outside of California, with 10 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
10%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
54%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 42.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=447953 IPEDS survey data for SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Last updated February 24, 2024