Covenant College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5325 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1482 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1402 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #4067 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- The Presbyterian Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 908
- Graduates
- 20
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- covenant.edu
Covenant College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Covenant College has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78% | 85% |
| Applicants | 751 | 349 | 402 |
| Admissions | 614 | 273 | 341 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 246 | 113 | 133 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
86 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Covenant College are 1130-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
117 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Covenant College are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 810 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (3%) |
| Asian | 27 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 13 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Covenant College is $25,471 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,897 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,479 |
| $48-75K | $22,783 |
| $75-110K | $23,277 |
| $110K+ | $29,241 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,270 | $15,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,270 | $15,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,270 | $15,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,194 | $651 |
| Fee in-state | $1,194 | $651 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,194 | $651 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 902 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,272 |
Covenant College majors
Covenant College has granted 155 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 26 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Covenant College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 17 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 4 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Writing, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 155 | 26 |
Covenant College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 69% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Covenant College has published 227 scientific papers with 1,459 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, History, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 |
| 2003 | 1 | 21 |
| 2004 | 3 | 15 |
| 2005 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 3 | 25 |
| 2007 | 2 | 37 |
| 2008 | 8 | 47 |
| 2009 | 6 | 49 |
| 2010 | 6 | 60 |
| 2011 | 6 | 60 |
| 2012 | 10 | 78 |
| 2013 | 6 | 64 |
| 2014 | 12 | 74 |
| 2015 | 8 | 63 |
| 2016 | 11 | 61 |
| 2017 | 11 | 65 |
| 2018 | 13 | 103 |
| 2019 | 11 | 86 |
| 2020 | 13 | 102 |
| 2021 | 9 | 85 |
| 2022 | 35 | 82 |
| 2023 | 8 | 84 |
| 2024 | 7 | 82 |
Notable alumni
-
Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Kathryn Kimball Mizelle is an American lawyer serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. At age 33, she was the youngest person chosen by President Donald Trump for a lifetime judicial appointment.
-
Paul Moser
- Occupations
- philosopher
- Biography
-
Paul K. Moser is an American philosopher who writes on epistemology and the philosophy of religion. Moser is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Loyola University Chicago and a former editor of the American Philosophical Quarterly.
-
Aaron Belz
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Aaron Belz is an American writer and poet.
General info
| Founded | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Motto | In All Things Christ Preeminent |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 223 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 14049 Scenic Highway Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 30750-4164 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7068201560 |