Covenant College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5218 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1464 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1384 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #3798 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- The Presbyterian Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 847
- Graduates
- 39
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 83% | 85% |
| Applicants | 813 | 390 | 423 |
| Admissions | 684 | 324 | 360 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 242 | 116 | 126 |
2 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
91 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Covenant College are 1140-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 49%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Covenant College are 24-32 (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 | 767 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 39 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (3%) |
| Asian | 25 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 12 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.5%) |
| Hispanic | 4 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Covenant College is $25,028 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 | $14,741 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,838 |
| $48-75K | $22,195 |
| $75-110K | $26,139 |
| $110K+ | $28,035 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,760 | $20,910 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,760 | $20,910 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,760 | $20,910 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | $651 |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | $651 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 | $651 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 784 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,688 |
Covenant College majors
Covenant College has granted 189 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 21 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Covenant College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 19 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 15 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 12 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Writing, General | 5 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 189 | 21 |
Covenant College has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 70% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Covenant College has published 197 scientific papers with 1,167 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 15 |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 |
| 2004 | 2 | 11 |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4 | 21 |
| 2007 | 2 | 32 |
| 2008 | 8 | 45 |
| 2009 | 6 | 47 |
| 2010 | 6 | 60 |
| 2011 | 5 | 49 |
| 2012 | 5 | 81 |
| 2013 | 7 | 58 |
| 2014 | 10 | 66 |
| 2015 | 7 | 58 |
| 2016 | 10 | 56 |
| 2017 | 11 | 46 |
| 2018 | 12 | 83 |
| 2019 | 12 | 61 |
| 2020 | 12 | 80 |
| 2021 | 8 | 67 |
| 2022 | 29 | 53 |
| 2023 | 6 | 63 |
Notable alumni
-
Mark David Chapman
- Occupations
- inmate
- Biography
-
Mark David Chapman is an American man who murdered English musician John Lennon in New York City on December 8, 1980. As Lennon walked into the archway of The Dakota, his apartment building on the Upper West Side, Chapman fired five shots at the musician from a few yards away with a Charter Arms Undercover.38 Special revolver. Lennon was hit four times from the back. He was rushed to Roosevelt Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Chapman remained at the scene following the shooting and made no attempt to flee or resist arrest.
-
Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- 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 at Loyola University Chicago and a former editor of the American Philosophical Quarterly.
-
Aaron Belz
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 53)
- 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 | 213 |
| 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 |