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School Of Urban Missions

Overview of School Of Urban Missions

School Of Urban Missions is found in Oakland, CA. Oakland is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Assemblies of God Church identity. School Of Urban Missions is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.

Areas of Study

School Of Urban Missions is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

School Of Urban Missions Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 84 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at School Of Urban Missions are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. School Of Urban Missions has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The School of Urban Missions is a Bible College that equips indigenous leaders from AmericaÆs urban communities by offering an affordable theological education combining academic instruction with practical hands on ministry. Our mission empowers these leaders to be instruments of change in their respective communities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting School Of Urban Missions

School Of Urban Missions
735 - 105th Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
General Phone: (510) 567-6174
http://www.sum.edu

School Of Urban Missions Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy10bible studies

Number of programs and degrees for School Of Urban Missions in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year61
Associate's degree41

Student Body

In 2007, School Of Urban Missions had a total enrollment of 84 students (68 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men62%
Women38%
Full-Time75%
Part-Time25%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White32%
Black38%
Hispanic17%
Asian9%
American Indian2%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1912%
20-2118%
22-2423%
25-2924%
30-345%
35-395%
40-497%
50-645%
65+2%

School Of Urban Missions Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time5 %

School Of Urban Missions Room and Board (2007)

School Of Urban Missions offers campus housing for 112 of its 68 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

School Of Urban Missions Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total12867%8100%
Men8562%5100%
Women4375%3100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

School Of Urban Missions Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,780
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,780
Room and board$ 2,400
Room charge$ 2,400
Books and supplies$ 600
Other expenses$ 6,177

Financial Aid:
School Of Urban Missions participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3752400)

School Of Urban Missions Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

School Of Urban Missions Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets School Of Urban Missions Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%School Of Urban Missions % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%School Of Urban Missions % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%School Of Urban Missions Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%School Of Urban Missions % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%School Of Urban Missions Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 17%School Of Urban Missions Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%School Of Urban Missions % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%School Of Urban Missions Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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