Covenant College: Review & Facts

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Covenant College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 890 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1955 and is the only school located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

Covenant College is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church in America.

Academic Offerings

At Covenant College you can receive your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
40
Covenant College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Biology, Economics, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Covenant College student retention rate is fair at 77% (well above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Covenant College is average: 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at Covenant College is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $37,800 per year. The additional fees at Covenant College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,100; which comes to a total of $38,900 per year.

Read the details about Covenant College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 813 applications were submitted and 684 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Covenant College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Covenant College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Covenant College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Covenant College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Covenant College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Covenant College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Covenant College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
30750-4164, USA
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