About
Covenant College was founded in 1955 in Pasadena, California, though the school moved the following year to Saint Louis, Missouri. The school separated from the seminary in 1964 and moved to its current location in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America, and as such adheres to the religious principles put forth by the church. The school offers a quality liberal arts education and is dedicated to the betterment of individuals through education and faith.
Academics
Covenant College offers a large number of academic programs to provide students the ability to choose which major suits their academic and career needs. Undergraduate programs take approximately four years to complete, fulfilling general education requirements while allowing for the study of lower and upper division courses related to their major. Students completing one of these programs will earn a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Covenant College offers master degree programs in education and teaching, requiring a bachelor's degree in order to apply to.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Covenant College must complete and submit the application for admission, provide transcripts and standardized test scores, complete the essay, provide a reference from an academic and church source and participate in an interview (optional). Once the information needed is provided a decision will be rendered regarding admission and the student informed. Accepted students will be provided additional information regarding costs, boarding, registration and more.
99% of students enrolled at Covenant College receive financial assistance through grants and scholarships. A completed and submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is needed for the school to determine need, eligibility and awards and to disburse funds properly each year.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Covenant College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Covenant College has a total student population of about 1,100, with undergraduate students making up about 95% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $30,000-$37,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
- The estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is around $11,000, which includes twenty meals provided each week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $16,327 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 52% | $6,952 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Covenant College may offer services to students including:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Graduation Rates
Covenant College has an overall graduation rate which is approximately 58%.
| Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
|---|---|
| Students Graduating in 4 Years | 48% |
| Graduating in 5 Years | 9% |
| Graduating in 6 Years | 1% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
Covenant College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Covenant College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (B)
- Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (M)
- Middle School Teacher (M)
- French Language Teacher Education (M)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education (M)
- History Teacher Education (M)
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education (M)
- Biology Teacher Education (M)
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Science Teacher
- Art Teacher Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- French Language and Literature (B)
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B)
- International and Global Studies (B)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Biblical Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (B)
- Music (B)
- Music Performance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Covenant College.
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN (6 miles away)
- Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (82 miles away)
- Athens State University in Athens, AL (91 miles away)
- Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA (103 miles away)
- Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (112 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Covenant College for official up-to-date information.