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Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750-4164

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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Close-knit campus

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

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82%Acceptance
1254SAT Avg
858Students
12:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$50,412Earnings 10yr
$24,832Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1254

Reading & WritingMid: 605
590710
MathMid: 580
540680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2330

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

87%

Positive

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
10 Years$50,412

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scots

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Founded in 1955 in Pasadena, California, as an agency of the Bible Presbyterian Church, Covenant College and Covenant Theological Seminary moved its campus to St.
  • Following a split among the Bible Presbyterians, it became affiliated with the Bible Presbyterian Church-Columbus Synod (renamed the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in 1961).
  • In 1964, it separated from the seminary, moving to Lookout Mountain, in Georgia.
  • In 1965, it was the site of the merger between the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod to form the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod.
  • It became and remains an agency of the Presbyterian Church in America after the 1982 merger between the RPCES and the PCA.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta106 mi
BNA Nashville109 mi
BHM Birmingham125 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
New York, NY736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Hartford, CT832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Providence, RI891 mi · ~25h 44m drive
Albany, NY819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Syracuse, NY746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Rochester, NY702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Pittsburgh, PA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Newark, NJ729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Washington, DC535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Baltimore, MD567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Atlanta, GA101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Charlotte, NC257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Miami, FL707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Orlando, FL502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Tampa, FL514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Nashville, TN114 mi · ~3h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Richmond, VA477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Chicago, IL493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Detroit, MI524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
Minneapolis, MN807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
St. Louis, MO368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
Kansas City, MO582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Columbus, OH369 mi · ~10h 40m drive
Cleveland, OH494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
Milwaukee, WI574 mi · ~16h 35m drive
Dallas, TX672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Houston, TX685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Austin, TX789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
San Antonio, TX856 mi · ~24h 44m drive
Los Angeles, CA1864 mi · ~53h 51m drive
San Francisco, CA2057 mi · ~59h 25m drive
San Diego, CA1823 mi · ~52h 40m drive
Seattle, WA2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive
Portland, OR2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive
Denver, CO1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1494 mi · ~43h 10m drive
Honolulu, HI4424 mi · ~127h 48m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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