Covenant at a Glance |
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| 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.
Click
here for more information about Covenant's history. |
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| 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 |
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| Student Body |
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Full-Time Undergraduate Students |
966 (Fall 2007) |
Male |
44% |
Female |
56% |
Part-Time Undergraduate Students |
41 (Fall 2007) |
Male |
44% |
Female |
56% |
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% |
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| 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 |
1020 - 1280 |
ACT Composite for 25th and 75th Percentile |
22 - 28 |
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| 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 |
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| Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Special Programs |
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| Top Six Majors |
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| English |
History |
| Business |
Art |
| Education |
Psychology |
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| Accreditation |
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| 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. |
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| Faculty |
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Number of Full-Time Teaching Faculty |
68 |
Percent With Doctorate or Terminal Degree |
88% |
Student-Teaching Faculty Ratio |
14 to 1 |
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| Facilities |
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Number of Residential Dorm Buildings |
4 |
Number of Classroom Buildings |
4 |
Number of Library Buildings |
1 |
Number of Athletic Buildings/Gyms |
2 |
Number of Acres for College |
300 |
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| Financial
Data |
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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% |
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| Intercollegiate
Athletics (Scholarships available) |
| Member of NAIA-Division II Intercollegiate Athletics |
Intercollegiate Sports Available |
Men's Baseball |
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Varsity and JV Men's and Women's Basketball |
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Men's and Women's Cross Country |
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Men's and Women's Golf |
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Varsity and JV Men's and Women's Soccer |
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Women's Softball |
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Men's and Women's Tennis |
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Varsity and JV Women's Volleyball |
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Percent of Student Body who Participate in Intramural
Sports |
85% |
Intramural Sports Available |
Men's and Women's Basketball |
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Men's Flag Football |
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Men's and Women's Golf |
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Men's and Women's Soccer |
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Men's and Women's Tennis |
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Men's and Women's Volleyball |
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Notice: The above
information is updated annually. |
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