Covenant College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Covenant College is a private research university in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, enrolling about 939 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.51% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,412 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,265 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.51% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 939 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1294
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,207
- Applicants (IPEDS): 751
- Room & Board: $12,754 annual estimate
Covenant College: what the data shows
Common questions about Covenant College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Covenant College?
Covenant College is located in Lookout Mountain, GA (ZIP 30750-4164).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Covenant College public or private?
Covenant College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Covenant College cost?
Published tuition: $42,040.
Average net price after aid: $26,265.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,310 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,929 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,606 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,836 |
| $110,001+ | $30,172 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $168,160.
How hard is it to get into Covenant College?
Admission rate: 86.51%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1294 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Covenant College?
Total enrollment: 939 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,207 students.
Graduate enrollment: 13 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Covenant College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.49%.
First-year retention: 88.2%.
What do graduates of Covenant College earn?
Median earnings: $39,570 six years after entry; $50,412 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,500.
19.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Covenant College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (27 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (17 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (14 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (11 completions)
- Sociology, General (11 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (10 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (9 completions)
- History, General (9 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Covenant College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.51%; completion rate 71.49%; median earnings $50,412 at 10 years; net price $26,265. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$42,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Covenant College was $42,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,265
2024 Value
In 2024 Covenant College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,265.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$105,060 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,265 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$168,160 4-Year Tuition
$12,754 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,170 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$55,964 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$223,856 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Covenant College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Covenant College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Covenant College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,100 | $29,100 | $20,141 |
| 2014 | $30,160 | $30,160 | $21,715 |
| 2015 | $31,320 | $31,320 | $23,742 |
| 2016 | $32,230 | $32,230 | $22,721 |
| 2017 | $33,170 | $33,170 | $22,202 |
| 2018 | $34,330 | $34,330 | $22,234 |
| 2019 | $35,640 | $35,640 | $23,413 |
| 2020 | $36,710 | $36,710 | $25,335 |
| 2021 | $37,770 | $37,770 | $24,467 |
| 2022 | $38,860 | $38,860 | $24,446 |
| 2023 | $40,464 | $40,464 | $24,832 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.51% Acceptance Rate
751 Total Applicants
614 Students Admitted
246 First-Time Students Enrolled
40.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1294
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Covenant College reported total enrollment of about 939 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.7%). About 19.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Covenant College in 2024 is 939 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,207 students. Graduate enrollment is about 13 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 84.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.66% 100% Completion Time
71.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.66% of students graduating from Covenant College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 70% male / 30% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Art/Art Studies, General: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Covenant College.
Return on Investment
$22,500 Median Student Debt
$50,412 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
379.84% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Covenant College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 27 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 17 completions
3. Art/Art Studies, General: 14 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 11 completions
5. Sociology, General: 11 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 10 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 10 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 9 completions
9. History, General: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Covenant College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Covenant College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Covenant College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,555
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,737
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Covenant College is a private non-profit institution located in Lookout Mountain, GA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Art/Art Studies, General. Enrollment is approximately 939 students. Student body composition includes White (84.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), Non-Resident Alien (3.7%). The admission rate is 86.51%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1294. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.49%. Approximately 19.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750-4164
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Covenant College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Covenant College located?
Covenant College is located in Lookout Mountain, GA.
What is Covenant College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Covenant College is 86.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 751 applicants and 614 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Covenant College cost?
Reported tuition is $42,040 and average net price is $26,265 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,754 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Covenant College?
Covenant College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,207 students, White (84.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Covenant College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Covenant College reports midpoint SAT about 1294 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Covenant College earn?
Median earnings are $39,570 six years after entry and $50,412 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Covenant College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Covenant College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,500.
Is Covenant College public or private?
Covenant College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lookout Mountain, GA.
Is Covenant College an HBCU?
No. Covenant College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Covenant College a tribal college?
No. Covenant College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Covenant College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Covenant College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.