Fast Facts


Covenant College Fast Facts

 

At Covenant College 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.

 

Founded in 1955, Covenant is an academically rigorous liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).


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 Admissions
and Enrollment Management: 		Mr. Wallace Anderson

Student Body  
Full-Time Undergraduate Students:
 968 (Fall 2007)
Part-Time Undergraduate Students:
39 (Fall 2007)
Total Undergraduate Students:
1007 (Fall 2007)
Male:
44%
Female:
56%
Graduation Rate:
58%
Freshmen Retention Rate:
80%
College-wide Retention Rate:
82%
Percent of Students Who Live on Campus:
87%
Number of States Represented by Undergraduate Students:
46
Number of Countries Represented by Undergraduate Students:
19
Percent of Undergraduates from Out of State:
74%
Percent of Undergraduates Who Were Home Schooled:
20%
 

Admissions (Entering Freshmen Fall 2007)
Applied: 939
Accepted: 610
Accepted Percentage: 65%
Matriculated: 293
Male: 44%
Female: 56%
GPA Range: 3.29 - 3.95
SAT Composite for 25th and 75th Percentile: 1000 - 1290
ACT Composite for 25th and 75th Percentile: 21 - 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
Business Art
Education Psychology
   

Accreditation  
Covenant College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, phone (404) 679-4501, website www.sacsoc.org) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

Faculty  
Number of Full-Time Teaching Faculty:
68
Percent With Doctorate or Terminal Degree:
88%
Student-Teaching Faculty Ratio:
14 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:
21%
Undergraduate Tuition (2007-08):
$22,160
Room and Board (Average for 2007-08):
$6,490
Estimated Cost of Attendance ( Varies between students ):
$31,580
Covenant College's Endowment:
$27.6 million
Percent of Students Who Receive Some Form of Financial Aid:
98%
 
 

Intercollegiate Athletics
Member of NAIA-Division II 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 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:
85%
Intramural Sports Available:
Men's and Women's Basketball
  Men's Flag Football
  Men's and Women's Golf
  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.


We want to help. If you have any questions, contact us at 888.451.2683 or info@covenant.edu.