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Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 807
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Covenant College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Covenant College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Covenant College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Covenant College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Covenant College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,770

Cost of attendance at Covenant College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,770

Cost of attendance at Covenant College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Covenant College received on average $25,140 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,140
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 46 23% $4,420 $203,335
Other Federal Grant 46 23% $6,333 $291,335
State Grant/Scholarships 71 36% $4,587 $325,675
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 189 96% $22,674 $4,285,301
Total Grant & Scholarships 195 99% $25,140 $4,902,311

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Covenant College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Covenant College students is 72.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.2%.

72.9%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 72.0% 162 students
  • hispanic 88.9% 8 students
  • International Students 87.5% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Covenant College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Covenant College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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