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Total Enrollment 1,367

Covenant College

http://www.covenant.edu
14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750-4164
(706) 820-1560

The focus of Covenant College is found in its motto, based on Colossians 1:18 "In All Things...Christ Preeminent." Acknowledging Christ preeminent as the creator of all things, as the redeemer of people fallen into sin, as the touchstone of all truth, and as the sovereign ruler over all areas of life, the College strives to discern and to unfold the implications of His preeminence in all things. To serve this end, we seek to appropriate the mind of Christ as the biblical perspective from which we characterize and respond to reality. In attempting to make such a biblically-grounded frame of ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation The Presbyterian Church in America
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Covenant College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 93.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,880), and 58% receive loans ($6,389 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,170.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Covenant College is $21,159 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 996 people applied to Covenant College. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (42.0% male and 42.0% female)

Of the 1,304 undergraduate students at Covenant College, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 35.0% of the 63 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     29.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 1st
Admissions Office Phone 706.820.2398
Admissions Office Email admissions@covenant.edu
Admissions Office Address Covenant College Admissions Office 14049 Scenic Highway Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.covenant.edu/admissions/undergrad/transfer
Admissions Website http://www.covenant.edu/admissions/undergrad (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.covenant.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Covenant College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Covenant College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Covenant College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 112
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 101
Business/Commerce, General 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education 40 21
Curriculum and Instruction 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 35
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
History Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
History 12
History, General 12
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 21
Biological and Physical Sciences 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 14
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 3
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 5
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 1
Physical Sciences, Other 1
Physics, General 1
Psychology 10
Psychology, General 10
Social sciences 36
Economics, General 3
Social Sciences, Other 20
Sociology 13
Theology and religious vocations 14
Bible/Biblical Studies 14
Visual and performing arts 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 8
Music Performance, General 4
Music, General 8
 
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