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Covenant College 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
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


Student Body
Full-Time Undergraduate Students: 965 (Fall 2009)
Part-Time Undergraduate Students: 33 (Fall 2009)
Total Undergraduate Students: 998 (Fall 2009)
Male: 44%
Female: 56%
Graduation Rate: 58%
Freshmen Retention Rate: 75%
College-wide Retention Rate: 78%
Percent of Students Who Live on Campus: 84%
Number of States Represented by
Undergraduate Students:
41
Number of Countries Represented by
Undergraduate Students:
23
Percent of Undergraduates from Out of State: 75%
Percent of Undergraduates Who Were Home Schooled: 23%
 

Home states of Fall 2009 student body (traditional)

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State: Students:
AL 42
AR 3
AZ 3
CA 16
CO 10
CT 1
DE 2
FL 87
GA 244
IA 9
ID 1
IL 24
IN 6
KS 3
KY 9
LA 5
MA 5
MD 38
ME 3
MI 31
MN 5
MO 24
MS 6
MT 3
NC 86
NH 1
NJ 11
NM 5
NY 10
OH 16
OK 9
OR 5
PA 30
SC 31
TN 91
TX 28
VA 35
WA 21
WI 6
WV 2
WY 3
Foreign/Other 27
TOTAL 997


Admissions (Entering Freshmen Fall 2009)
Applied: 1078
Accepted: 649
Accepted Percentage: 60%
Matriculated: 277
Male: 43%
Female: 57%
High School GPA Range (middle 50%): 3.44 - 3.98
SAT Critical Reading for
25th and 75th Percentile:
540 - 660
SAT Math for
25th and 75th Percentile:
510 - 620
ACT Composite for
25th and 75th Percentile:
22 - 28
   



Admissions Requirements

 

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
   


Accreditation  
Covenant College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Covenant College.


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  
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%
 
 


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.

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