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Summit Christian College

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Summit Christian College

Gering, NE · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Summit Christian College is a Christian college in Gering, Nebraska, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Christian Studies. Students attend chapel once a week on the Gering campus, complete required Mentored Ministry service with local congregations, and the college publishes a statement of faith.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Relationships are important! That's why we ask our students to team up with mentors from local congregations to practice ministry in their areas of interest.”

    Source: summitcc.edu
  • “Our missions opportunities include serving churches, communities and families in Mexico, leading ministry in Colombia, learning new culture in Hong Kong, and networking with missionaries worldwide at the International Conference on Missions (ICOM).”

    Source: summitcc.edu
  • “Guide the student in actual service and worship for the glory of God.”

    Source: summitcc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

On the Gering campus, more than two unexcused absences from chapel in a semester results in a "no pass."

Source: summitcc.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel services are held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Morning devotional gatherings are planned for 8:50 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Source: summitcc.edu
Where do I find community?

Students are encouraged to meet for prayer, worship and Bible study, as long as the time and place do not conflict with a college program.

Source: summitcc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Mission opportunities include serving churches and families in Mexico, leading ministry in Colombia and learning culture in Hong Kong.

Source: summitcc.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: Some faculty (Full-time and core faculty, and adjuncts teaching Bible or theology, must be in accord; other adjuncts must respect the position. Recorded as some faculty.)
  • Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): In every hall (Dormitory devotions are described for all dormitory residents.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One regular chapel service a week (Wednesday at 11:00 am). Tuesday-to-Friday devotional gatherings are not counted as chapel.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required and graded, with more than two unexcused absences a semester resulting in a no pass.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (Chapel services held on the Gering campus at a published time.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 5 or 6 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 5 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Minimum across the bachelor's programs: the BS in Christian Studies lists eight or more Bible courses required of all its students; the BA lists 13. Counted for the BA and BS Christian Studies, not the Greek and Hebrew courses.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament survey and Pentateuch, and New Testament survey and Gospels, are required in the BA; the BS in Christian Studies also requires Old and New Testament courses.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required (Minimum across bachelor's programs: the BA and BS in Christian Studies require no course described as a Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course (Apologetics and Comparative Religions are the theology and philosophy options).)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Stated educational philosophy built on Biblical doctrine; program objectives also require students to integrate a Christian worldview into their studies.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (Mentored Ministry is an organized, staffed service program with academic advisors and mentors.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Mentored Ministry and Christian Involvement are required parts of the BA curriculum, with hands-on service.)
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Mission trips are offered.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One regular chapel service a week (Wednesday at 11:00 am). Tuesday-to-Friday devotional gatherings are not counted as chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held at 11:00 am on Wednesdays each week.”
      Chapel services are held on campus at 11:00 am each Wednesday.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required and graded, with more than two unexcused absences a semester resulting in a no pass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Any Gering campus student who has more than two unexcused absences from chapel services in a semester will receive a “no pass”.”
      Chapel attendance is required for Gering campus students; more than two unexcused absences in a semester results in a no pass.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel services held on the Gering campus at a published time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held at 11:00 am on Wednesdays each week.”
      Chapel services are held on campus at 11:00 am each Wednesday.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer5 or 6 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 5 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

90 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Minimum across the bachelor's programs: the BS in Christian Studies lists eight or more Bible courses required of all its students; the BA lists 13. Counted for the BA and BS Christian Studies, not the Greek and Hebrew courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical / Theological Studies 51 Hours General Biblical Studies 12”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires 51 hours of Biblical and theological studies.
      “Biblical / Theological Studies 39 Hours General Biblical Studies 12”
      The BS in Christian Studies requires 39 hours of Biblical and theological studies.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament survey and Pentateuch, and New Testament survey and Gospels, are required in the BA; the BS in Christian Studies also requires Old and New Testament courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Studies 9 BOT1103 Old Testament Survey I 3 BOT1113 Old Testament Survey II 3”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires two Old Testament survey courses and Pentateuch.
      “New Testament Studies 18 BNT1103 New Testament Survey 3”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires New Testament survey and five further New Testament courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (Minimum across bachelor's programs: the BA and BS in Christian Studies require no course described as a Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course (Apologetics and Comparative Religions are the theology and philosophy options).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology and Philosophy 3 PHI3203 Apologetics”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires one theology and philosophy course, Apologetics.
      “Theology and Philosophy Studies (Select One) 3 PHI3203 Apologetics 3 THE3203 Comparative Religions 3”
      The BS in Christian Studies requires one theology and philosophy course chosen from Apologetics or Comparative Religions.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated educational philosophy built on Biblical doctrine; program objectives also require students to integrate a Christian worldview into their studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “educational philosophy is built upon a foundation of sound Biblical doctrine and practical ministry training.”
      The college states that its educational philosophy is built on Biblical doctrine and practical ministry training.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A degree designed to prepare students for entry-level ministry positions, missions, or entry into a graduate school.”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is a ministry major.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith in its catalog.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to meet for prayer, worship, and Bible study as long as the time and place are not in conflict with any College program or policy.”
      Students are encouraged to meet for prayer, worship and Bible study, and student prayer and fellowship groups are listed.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithSome faculty (Full-time and core faculty, and adjuncts teaching Bible or theology, must be in accord; other adjuncts must respect the position. Recorded as some faculty.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All Administrators, Full-time and Core Faculty, Professors of Record, and Adjunct Professors / Instructors teaching Biblical or Theological studies must be in accord with Summit Christian College’s doctrinal position.”
      Full-time and core faculty, and adjuncts teaching Bible or theology, must be in accord with the college's doctrinal position.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Dormitory devotions are described for all dormitory residents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dormitory devotions are student-led and take place at 10:00 pm on Monday evening. All dormitory residents must attend.”
      Student-led dormitory devotions are held Monday evenings, and all dormitory residents must attend.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

78 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Mentored Ministry is an organized, staffed service program with academic advisors and mentors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mentored Ministry is a “hands-on” focused, practical dimension of Summit Christian College’s educational program.”
      Mentored Ministry is a required hands-on ministry program overseen by academic advisors.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Mentored Ministry and Christian Involvement are required parts of the BA curriculum, with hands-on service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mentored Ministry, Internships, and Chapel 8 MMM1110, 1020, 4210, 4220 Christian Involvement NC MMM2022, 2021, 3211, 3221 Mentored Ministry 4”
      Mentored Ministry and Christian Involvement are required parts of the Bachelor of Arts curriculum.
      “Guide the student in actual service and worship for the glory of God.”
      Mentored Ministry guides students in actual service and worship for the glory of God.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Mission trips are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Students | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our missions opportunities include serving churches, communities and families in Mexico, leading ministry in Colombia, learning new culture in Hong Kong, and networking with missionaries worldwide at the International Conference on Missions (ICOM).”
      The college offers mission trips to Mexico, Colombia and Hong Kong and to ICOM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Degree and certificate-seeking students enrolled in classes only through the Summit Bridge may fulfill the Mentored Ministry requirements through their service in their local congregations.”
      Mentored Ministry service is carried out in local congregations.
    2. Students | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Relationships are important! That's why we ask our students to team up with mentors from local congregations to practice ministry in their areas of interest.”
      Students are asked to serve with mentors from local congregations.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (2)
    1. Students | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our missions opportunities include serving churches, communities and families in Mexico, leading ministry in Colombia, learning new culture in Hong Kong, and networking with missionaries worldwide at the International Conference on Missions (ICOM).”
      The college offers mission trips to Mexico, Colombia and Hong Kong and to ICOM.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “MMS2103 Introduction to Missions”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires Introduction to Missions.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Guide the student in actual service and worship for the glory of God.”
      Mentored Ministry guides students in actual service and worship for the glory of God.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held once a week on the Gering campus, and attendance is required and graded for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held at 11:00 am on Wednesdays each week.”
      Chapel services are held on campus at 11:00 am each Wednesday.
      “Any Gering campus student who has more than two unexcused absences from chapel services in a semester will receive a “no pass”.”
      Chapel attendance is required for Gering campus students; more than two unexcused absences in a semester results in a no pass.
  • Every Bachelor of Arts student takes Old and New Testament survey courses and Introduction to Missions.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Studies 9 BOT1103 Old Testament Survey I 3 BOT1113 Old Testament Survey II 3”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires two Old Testament survey courses and Pentateuch.
      “New Testament Studies 18 BNT1103 New Testament Survey 3”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires New Testament survey and five further New Testament courses.
      “MMS2103 Introduction to Missions”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires Introduction to Missions.
  • Mentored Ministry, a required hands-on program, places students in service with local congregations.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mentored Ministry, Internships, and Chapel 8 MMM1110, 1020, 4210, 4220 Christian Involvement NC MMM2022, 2021, 3211, 3221 Mentored Ministry 4”
      Mentored Ministry and Christian Involvement are required parts of the Bachelor of Arts curriculum.
      “Degree and certificate-seeking students enrolled in classes only through the Summit Bridge may fulfill the Mentored Ministry requirements through their service in their local congregations.”
      Mentored Ministry service is carried out in local congregations.
    2. Students | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Relationships are important! That's why we ask our students to team up with mentors from local congregations to practice ministry in their areas of interest.”
      Students are asked to serve with mentors from local congregations.
  • The college publishes a statement of faith, and its educational philosophy is built on Biblical doctrine.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith in its catalog.
    2. About | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “educational philosophy is built upon a foundation of sound Biblical doctrine and practical ministry training.”
      The college states that its educational philosophy is built on Biblical doctrine and practical ministry training.

Concerns

  • Its theology and philosophy course is Apologetics.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology and Philosophy 3 PHI3203 Apologetics”
      The BA in Biblical Studies requires one theology and philosophy course, Apologetics.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel services, Summit Christian College

  • Address: 2025 21st Street, Gering, NE 69341
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, commons area, dormitory

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Mentored Ministry is a “hands-on” focused, practical dimension of Summit Christian College’s educational program.”
    Mentored Ministry is a required hands-on ministry program overseen by academic advisors.
    “Degree and certificate-seeking students enrolled in classes only through the Summit Bridge may fulfill the Mentored Ministry requirements through their service in their local congregations.”
    Mentored Ministry service is carried out in local congregations.
  2. Students | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Relationships are important! That's why we ask our students to team up with mentors from local congregations to practice ministry in their areas of interest.”
    Students are asked to serve with mentors from local congregations.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Mission tripsOff campus
    Mission trips to Mexico, Colombia, Hong Kong and the International Conference on Missions (ICOM).

Faith formation 2

  • Dormitory devotionsOn campus
    Mondays 10:00 PM
    Student-led devotions for dormitory residents.
  • Morning devotional gatheringsOn campus
    Tuesday to Friday 8:50 AM
    Devotional gatherings for the whole student body in the commons area.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday11:00 AMGering campus · 2026-2027 catalog; chapel services are held each Wednesday.

Prayer 2

  • Tuesday–Friday8:50 AMCommons area, Gering campus · 2026-2027 catalog; devotional gatherings for the student body.
  • Monday10:00 PMDormitory · 2026-2027 catalog; student-led dormitory devotions.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Summit Christian Collegesummitcc.edu/_files/ugd/45daaa_8ef4cbd64ef040588f54afadd2029fee.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel services are held at 11:00 am on Wednesdays each week.”
    Chapel services are held on campus at 11:00 am each Wednesday.
    “Morning devotional gatherings are planned for 8:50 am Tuesday through Friday for the entire student body in the commons area.”
    Morning devotional gatherings are held Tuesday through Friday for the student body.
    “Dormitory devotions are student-led and take place at 10:00 pm on Monday evening. All dormitory residents must attend.”
    Student-led dormitory devotions are held Monday evenings, and all dormitory residents must attend.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
23
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 43% · Women 57%
Total students23
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
25%
First-year retention100%
Admission rate42%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $758 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants38%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates24%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older39%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,096
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member3 to 1
Nearest airport with airline serviceDenver International Airport (DEN)About 146 miles away
Town population8,550Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreDenverAbout 156 miles away
Typical weather28°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Scottsbluff 1 E, NE, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Summit Christian College a Christian college?
Yes. Summit Christian College is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Summit Christian College?
Chapel is listed at Gering campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 181543
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Churches of Christ
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