PrivateTown

Summit Christian College

Gering, Nebraska 69341

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Highly selective — close-knit campus

Summit Christian College is a private town institution in Gering, Nebraska. Admission is competitive.

A small campus of 17 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

67% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $18,188.

Established

1951

Type

Private Christian

Plan Your Visit

14%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

17Students

3:1Student:Faculty

67%Grad Rate

—Earnings 10yr

$18,188Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate14.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$8,278

Room & Board$6,367

Books & Supplies$300

Total Cost of Attendance$26,634

Average Net Price$18,188

Net Price by Family Income

$30–48K$18,188

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.0%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

100%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

Gender Split

47% / 53%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94%

Hispanic 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.7%

Freshman Retention100.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•In 2005, Platte Valley Bible College changed its name to Summit Christian College.
•Three years later, Summit Christian College moved into a newly remodeled campus in the neighboring city of Gering.
•Presidents President Dates Ellis Baker 1951-1957 Ellwood Beeman 1958-1970 Frank Bush October 1972-January 1979 Gerald Parriott July 1981-1985 Lawrence D.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K

160 mi(277 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

433 mi(751 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

514 mi(891 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver146 mi

SLC Salt Lake City437 mi

ABQ Albuquerque495 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1662 mi · ~48h 1m drive

New York, NY1535 mi · ~44h 21m drive

Hartford, CT1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive

Providence, RI1651 mi · ~47h 42m drive

Albany, NY1523 mi · ~44h drive

Syracuse, NY1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive

Rochester, NY1326 mi · ~38h 18m drive

Buffalo, NY1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive

Philadelphia, PA1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive

Harrisburg, PA1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive

Newark, NJ1526 mi · ~44h 5m drive

Washington, DC1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive

Baltimore, MD1425 mi · ~41h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive

Charlotte, NC1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive

Raleigh, NC1406 mi · ~40h 37m drive

Miami, FL1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Orlando, FL1551 mi · ~44h 48m drive

Tampa, FL1531 mi · ~44h 14m drive

Nashville, TN986 mi · ~28h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Richmond, VA1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive

Chicago, IL825 mi · ~23h 50m drive

Detroit, MI1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Minneapolis, MN566 mi · ~16h 21m drive

St. Louis, MO744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Kansas City, MO514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Indianapolis, IN926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Columbus, OH1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive

Cleveland, OH1132 mi · ~32h 42m drive

Milwaukee, WI807 mi · ~23h 19m drive

Dallas, TX730 mi · ~21h 5m drive

Houston, TX954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Austin, TX864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

San Antonio, TX905 mi · ~26h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA956 mi · ~27h 37m drive

San Francisco, CA1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive

San Diego, CA971 mi · ~28h 3m drive

Seattle, WA996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

Portland, OR981 mi · ~28h 20m drive

Denver, CO160 mi · ~4h 37m drive

Phoenix, AZ738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Salt Lake City, UT433 mi · ~12h 31m drive

Honolulu, HI3425 mi · ~98h 57m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

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