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.

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 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. Brad Voyles
Vice President for Academic Affairs:	Dr. H. Collin Messer
Vice President for Development:	Mr. Marc M. Erickson

Student Body
Full-Time Undergraduate Students:	847 (Fall 2023)
Part-Time Undergraduate Students:	13 (Fall 2023)
Total Undergraduate Students:	860 (Fall 2023)
Male:	47%
Female:	53%
Graduation Rate:	71%
Freshman Retention Rate:	87%
College-wide Retention Rate:	91%
Percent of Students Who Live on Campus:	85%
Number of States Represented by Undergraduate Students:	44
Number of Countries Represented by Undergraduate Students:	17
Percent of Undergraduates from Out of State:	67%
Percent of Undergraduates Who Were Home Schooled:	29%

Admissions (Entering Freshmen Fall 2023)
Male:	46%
Female:	54%
High School GPA range (middle 50%):	3.62 - 3.98
SAT (evidence-based reading & writing) 25th and 75th Percentile:	590 - 710
SAT math 25th and 75th Percentile:	540 - 680
ACT Composite 25th and 75th Percentile:	23 - 30

Top Majors (2023 graduates)
Business & Psychology (10.43%)	Biology (BIO + BIOP) & Interdisciplinary Studies (6.75%)
Art (10.13%)	Elementary Education (6.13%)
Sociology (7.59%)

Accreditation

Covenant College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Covenant College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Faculty
Full-Time Teaching Faculty:	61
Percent With Doctorate or Terminal Degree:	88%
Student to Faculty Ratio:	12 to 1
Average Class Size:	17

Facilities
Residence Halls:	4
Classroom Buildings:	5
Library Buildings:	1
Athletic Buildings/Gyms:	2
Acres of College Property:	400

Financial Data
Undergraduate Tuition:	$40,464
Room and Board (Average):	$12,272
Estimated Cost of Attendance (Varies between students):	$57,963
Covenant College's Endowment:	$57.5 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 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.