A Growing Community, Rooted in What Matters Most

This fall, Covenant College welcomed its largest student body in the college’s history, with 1,075 students enrolled for the fall 2026 semester.

The milestone comes during a remarkable period of growth for Covenant. Over the past three years, enrollment has grown by nearly 25%, dramatically above the national average of 7.3% for higher education institutions over the same period.

Those numbers, however, only tell part of the story. Students and families are choosing Covenant because it is a Christ-centered community that shapes the whole person for all of life. 

"I chose Covenant because I recognized that to obtain a world-class education, be well prepared for future study and employment in engineering, all while growing in seeing the world from a Christian perspective, is a rare and valuable opportunity," says Ethan Rester ’26.

"We care about cultivating lives marked by wisdom, faithfulness, humility, and courage," says Covenant College’s president, Dr. Brad Voyles. "That is the very heartbeat of our mission. That is why we exist—to send out Christ-like builders who are both biblically faithful and professionally excellent, builders who seek the welfare of the communities where God calls them, builders prepared to serve the church and the world in ordinary and extraordinary ways."

A Firm Foundation

At Covenant, biblical truth is not confined to Bible classes. Here, students receive a rigorous, Christ-centered liberal arts education within a community intentionally committed to their growth.

"The goal is not only to teach students what the Bible says, but to train them to apply Scripture in every part of their lives," says Dave Gambrell, Covenant’s vice president for enrollment management. "Bible classes aren’t the only area shaped by rich theology. Every class at Covenant is informed by biblical teaching."

A Tight-Knit Community

"I chose Covenant because of the tight-knit community," says Janna Holloway ’25. "When I visited, it was clear that the students here had found lifelong Christian friends, and I wanted that, too. I can safely say that I have made those lifelong friends." 

"What's not to like?" asks Bella Metcalfe ’25. "The beauty of campus; the smiling faces and pleasant greetings while passing students, faculty, and staff; and the level of excellence you get inside the classroom setting all make Covenant such a special place." 

As Covenant enters this new season of growth, the college remains focused on what has always mattered most: helping students become faithful, skilled, Christ-like people prepared to serve wherever God calls them.

In all things Christ preeminent.