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 to wrestle with important and difficult questions in an encouraging and challenging community, you’ve come to the right place.
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 extraordinary callings in ordinary places. 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. J. Derek Halvorson |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs: | Dr. Jeff Hall |
| Vice President for Admissions & Marketing: | Mr. Jonathan Fitzpatrick |
| Vice President for Operations & Finance: | Mr. Fred Verwoerd |
| Interim Vice President for Development: | Mr. Marc M. Erickson |
| Vice President for Student Development: | Dr. Brad Voyles |
| Top Six Majors (2017 graduates) | |
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English
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Education
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Business |
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Psychology
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Art |
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 | |
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Full-Time Teaching Faculty:
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66 |
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Percent With Doctorate or Terminal Degree:
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92% |
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Student-Teaching Faculty Ratio:
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13 to 1 |
| Facilities | |
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Residence Halls:
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4 |
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Classroom Buildings:
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5 |
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Library Buildings:
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1 |
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Athletic Buildings/Gyms:
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2 |
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Acres of College Property:
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400 |
| Financial Data | |
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Undergraduate Tuition (2017-18):
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$32,230 |
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Room and Board
(Average for 2017-18): |
$9,910 |
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
(Varies between students): |
$45,920 |
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Covenant College's Endowment:
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$39.3 million |
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Percent of Students Who Receive
Some Form of Financial Aid: |
99% |
| Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Member of NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletics | |
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Intercollegiate Sports Available:
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Men's Baseball |
| Varsity and JV Men's and Women's Basketball | |
| Men's and Women's Cross Country | |
| Men's Golf | |
| Varsity and JV Men's and Varsity and JV Women's Soccer | |
| Women's Softball | |
| Men's and Women's Tennis | |
| Men's and Women's Track & Field | |
| Varsity and JV 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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