Covenant College
14049 Scenic Hwy, Lookout Mountain, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Covenant College
About this school
Covenant, founded in 1955, is a church-affiliated liberal arts college. Its 300-acre campus is located on Lookout Mountain, across the state line from Chattanooga, Tenn.
- www.covenant.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
38
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,030
- Men:481 (46.7%)
- Women:549 (53.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Covenant College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 14049 Scenic Highway |
City, State, Zip | Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 |
Phone | (706) 820-2398 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | Not reported |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 95% of 692 applicants were admitted |
Women | 97% of 388 applicants were admitted |
Men | 93% of 304 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 296 (45%) of 659 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 160 (42%) of 377 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 136 (48%) of 282 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.63 |
375 And Above | 47% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 25% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 540-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 10% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 43% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 38% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 10% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 590-690 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 21% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 45% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 31% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 29% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 47% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 23% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $34,330 (72.38034998945815%)
- Room & Board: - $10,260 (21.631878557874764%)
- Other Expences: - $1,170 (2.4667931688804554%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,670 (3.520978283786633%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Covenant College accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url | Not reported |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003484 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 231 (87.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 187 (81.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 187 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 73 (39.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 84% |
Average Award | $29,124 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 184 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,438 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 171 (91.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,902 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 39 (20.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 74 (27.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,350 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 736 (75.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 632 (85.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 632 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 201 (31.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 81% |
Average Award | $28,025 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 623 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,383 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 570 (90.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,031 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 105 (16.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 321 (33.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,904 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 64% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,184 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
64
Part-Time Faculty
39
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
58%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 37% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 20% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 18% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 62% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Covenant College provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
66.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
69.5%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (27)
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Psychology, General
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, English
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Education--General
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
1,584
Nearest Metropolitan Area
350 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 120 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Chattanooga |
Nearest Train Station | 120 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
85% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
15%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, National Christian College Athletic Association |
Mascot | Scots |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Covenant College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
983
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,030
Women
549
Men
481
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.9% Asian
- 2.7% Black/African-American
- 2.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 89.0% White
- 0.2% Unknown
International Students
3.1%
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
38