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Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750-4164

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Covenant College is a private institution in Lookout Mountain with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1254, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 858 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,412 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,832.

Established
1955
Motto
"In All Things Christ Preeminent"
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

2 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
82%Acceptance
1254SAT Avg
858Students
12:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$50,412Earnings 10yr
$24,832Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Covenant College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1254

Reading & WritingMid: 605
590710
MathMid: 580
540680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1254

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,464
Room & Board$12,272
Books & Supplies$1,170
Total Cost of Attendance$53,368
Average Net Price$24,832
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,897
$30–48K$18,479
$48–75K$22,783
$75–110K$23,277
$110K+$29,241

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,832

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
858
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.9%
Freshman Retention87.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,570
8 Years$46,012
10 Years$50,412

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,700
Men
$56,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
101 mi(175 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
114 mi(198 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
257 mi(445 min)

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