Covenant College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Lookout Mountain, GA that costs an average of $23,147 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 69% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,147
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
69%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,280

Private nonprofitLarge suburb939 undergraduates

Cost of Covenant College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$59,925
Tuition and fees, in-state$43,668
Housing and food (on campus)$13,250
Books and supplies$1,170
Average net price after aid$23,147

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,779
$30,001–48,000$16,384
$48,001–75,000$18,157
$75,001–110,000$20,572
$110,001+$28,219

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Covenant College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate87%
Average SAT1,294
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)600–710
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)560–670
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)23–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate69%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,962
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,280
Rank in Georgia (earnings)23rd of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,944
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants25%
Students with federal loans35%

Majors and programs at Covenant College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce44$53,862$20,500
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies13$35,124—
Psychology25$25,966—
Economics27$25,887—
Bible/Biblical Studies11——
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Biology28——
Chemistry2——
Computer and Information Sciences17——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
English Language and Literature15——
Fine and Studio Arts30——
History15——
International/Globalization Studies6——
Mathematics3——
Music6——
Philosophy6——
Physical Sciences12——
Physics———
Political Science and Government7——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies6——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Sociology23——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction11——
Educational Administration and Supervision8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

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About Covenant College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationLookout Mountain, GA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates939
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitecovenant.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Covenant College's acceptance rate?

Covenant College admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,294 on the SAT.

How much does Covenant College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $59,925 a year (tuition and fees: $43,668). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,147 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,779.

How much do Covenant College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,280 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business/commerce ($53,862 a year after graduation).

What is Covenant College's graduation rate?

69% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% of first-year students return for a second year.