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Covenant College
- 14049 Scenic Highway
- Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
- OPEID College Code: 00348400
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- General Phone: (706) 820-1560
- President: Niel B. Nielson
- Website: www.covenant.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,343
- College Mascot: Scots
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- The Presbyterian Church in America
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 415 | 536 | 951 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 262 (63%) | 353 (66%) | 615 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 134 (51%) | 173 (49%) | 307 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 234 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 195 | 64% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 650 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 24% | 24% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,530 | $4,114 | $3,400 | $10,296 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 440 | 408 | 357 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,840 | $21,840 | $20,100 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,840 | $21,840 | $20,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,490 | $6,180 | $5,880 |
| Other Expenses | $1,120 | $1,200 | $1,120 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,250 | $29,970 | $27,850 |
| Out of State | $31,250 | $29,970 | $27,850 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,640 | $22,590 | $20,850 |
| Out of State | $23,640 | $22,590 | $20,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,640 | $22,590 | $20,850 |
| Out of State | $23,640 | $22,590 | $20,850 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,343 Undergraduate: 1,287 Graduate: 56
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 563 Female: 780
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 540 Female: 747
- Graduate Gender Male: 23 Female: 33
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,247 Part-Time: 96
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,209 Part-Time: 78
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 38 Part-Time: 18
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 17 | 1% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black | 60 | 4% |
| Asian | 17 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1% |
| White | 1,195 | 89% |
| Unknown | 31 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 507 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 365 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 110 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 82 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 52 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 66 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 98 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 32 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 273 | 216 | 57 |
| Faculty Status | 68 | 68 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 20 | 20 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 120 | 70 | 50 |
| Primarily Instruction | 120 | 70 | 50 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 44 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 73 | 69 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 36 | 32 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,533 (70) | $59,630 (58) | $47,397 (12) |
| Professor | $64,962 (26) | $65,090 (25) | $61,766 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $56,691 (28) | $57,794 (24) | $50,073 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,102 (14) | $49,362 (9) | $45,834 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,768 (2) | - (-) | $38,768 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,533 (70) | $59,630 (58) | $47,397 (12) |
| Professor | $64,962 (26) | $65,090 (25) | $61,766 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $56,691 (28) | $57,794 (24) | $50,073 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,102 (14) | $49,362 (9) | $45,834 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,768 (2) | - (-) | $38,768 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $633,640 | $318,120 | $315,520 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 205 | 115 | 90 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 205 | 115 | 90 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,096 | $25,310 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
