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Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
87%
Accessible
Average net price
$23,147
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings
$53,280
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Covenant College is a private nonprofit college in Lookout Mountain, GA with 939 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1294 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,147 per year ($21,779 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,280 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
87%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
751
Fall 2023
Admitted
614
Fall 2023
Yield
40%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing600–710
200800
SAT Math560–670
200800
ACT Composite23–30
136

What Covenant College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$59,925
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$43,668

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,779
  • $30–48k$16,384
  • $48–75k$18,157
  • $75–110k$20,572
  • $110k+$28,219

Get a personal estimate with Covenant College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention
88%
Median earnings
$53,280
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$22,944
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
939
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
25%
  • White85%
  • Hispanic4%
  • Black1%
  • Asian3%

Covenant College FAQ

What is Covenant College's acceptance rate?+

Covenant College admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Covenant College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1294.

What ACT score do you need for Covenant College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–30.

Is Covenant College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Covenant College?+

In Fall 2023, 751 students applied to Covenant College and 614 were admitted; 246 enrolled.

Does Covenant College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Covenant College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Covenant College require an essay?+

Covenant College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Covenant College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $59,925 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,147.

What is Covenant College's graduation rate?+

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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