Fast Facts
Founded in 1955, Covenant College is an academically rigorous liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
At Covenant, we take our motto, “In all things Christ preeminent,” very seriously. We strive to ground everything we say and do in Christ and His teachings. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding education that will prepare you to live a bright, Christ-driven life—whatever your calling may be—you’ve come to the right place.
History 
Since 1955, Covenant College has provided a first-rate, life-changing college education. From humble beginnings in Pasadena, California, Covenant is now blessed with hundreds of acres atop beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia, an excellent faculty, and students eager to prepare for lives of servant-leadership. Take a look back at the growth of the College through the decades, and join us in giving thanks to the Lord for his gracious provision and preeminence in all things.
| Administration |
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| President: | Dr. Niel Nielson |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs: | Dr. Jeff Hall |
| Vice President for Advancement: | Mr. Troy Duble |
| Vice President for Student Development | Mr. Brad Voyles |
Home states of Fall 2009 student body (traditional)
Every student must be a professing Christian and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and either a 1500 New SAT or a 21 ACT (along with the essay portion of the exam) to be considered for admission.
| Unit Requirements: | 16 total units |
| English: | 4 |
| Mathematics: | 3 |
| Foreign Language: | 2 |
| History and Social Studies: | 2 |
| Science: | 2 |
| Electives: | 3 or 4 |
| Top Six Majors | |
| English | History |
| Biblical & Theological Studies | Community Development |
| Education | Sociology |
| Faculty | |
| Number of Full-Time Teaching Faculty: | 61 |
| Percent With Doctorate or Terminal Degree: | 90% |
| Student-Teaching Faculty Ratio: | 14.4 to 1 |
| Facilities | |
| Number of Residence Halls: | 4 |
| Number of Classroom Buildings: | 5 |
| Number of Library Buildings: | 1 |
| Number of Athletic Buildings/Gyms: | 2 |
| Number of Acres for College: | 300 |
| Financial Data |
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Alumni Giving Rate: |
31% |
| Undergraduate Tuition (2009-10): |
$24,520 |
| Room and Board (Average for 2009-10): |
$7,170 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance (Varies between students): |
$34,740 |
| Covenant College's Endowment: |
$25.5 million |
| Percent of Students Who Receive Some Form of Financial Aid: |
99% |
Financial Aid Handbook
| Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Member of NCAA-Division III Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Intercollegiate Sports Available: | Men's Baseball |
| Varsity and JV Men's and Women's Basketball | |
| Men's and Women's Cross Country | |
| Men's and Women's Golf | |
| Varsity and JV Men's and Varsity and JV Women's Soccer | |
| Women's Softball | |
| Men's and Women's Tennis | |
| Varsity and JV Women's Volleyball | |
| Student Life | |
| Percent of Student Body who Participate in Intramural Sports: | 75% |
| Intramural Sports Available: | Men's and Women's Basketball |
| Men's Flag Football | |
| Men's and Women's Soccer | |
| Men's and Women's Tennis | |
| Men's and Women's Volleyball | |
Notice: The above information is updated annually.
For more detailed data, please visit the Student Consumer Information page or the Institutional Research section of this website.
We want to help. If you have any questions, contact us at 888.451.2683 or info@covenant.edu.
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