Covenant College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lookout Mountain, Georgia with 939 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $23,147 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Covenant College acceptance rate and admissions
Covenant College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 710, math 560 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Covenant College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Mar 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 10, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $35 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Covenant College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Covenant College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $43,668 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,250 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $59,925 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,147 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,147 a year after grants and scholarships, $36,778 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Covenant College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Covenant College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $53,280 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,944 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Covenant College majors and what graduates earn
Covenant College awarded bachelor's degrees in 23 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business ($75,186).
All 23 majors at Covenant College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 27 | $53,862 | $75,186 | $20,500 |
| Economics | 12 | $25,887 | $62,761 | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | $35,124 | $44,909 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 10 | n/a | $43,077 | n/a |
| Psychology | 8 | $25,966 | $42,517 | n/a |
| Biology | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Covenant College
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 939 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 49% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Covenant College?
Covenant College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Covenant College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $43,668. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,147 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Covenant College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 710 in reading and writing and 560 to 670 in math, and 23 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Covenant College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Covenant College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Covenant College?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Covenant College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $53,280 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.