Overview of Covenant College

Covenant College is a private liberal arts college associated with the Presbyterian Church located close to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students can choose from over 30-degree options, from art and education to chemistry and journalism. Students can take part in several student organizations and clubs. The institutions’ 50 clubs and organizations include dance troupes, music ensembles, athletic groups, and language clubs. In organized athletics, the Covenant Scots and Lady Scots play in the NCAA Division III Great South Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,046 (1,002 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 48% Male/52% Female
• 97% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $35,640
• Books: $1,170
• Room and Board: $10,660
• Other Expenses: $1,670
• Total Cost: $49,140

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 56%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $20,886
  • Loans: $6,662

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Social Sciences; English Language and Literature/Letters; Visual and Performing Arts; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Education

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
• Transfer-out Rate: 21%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 71%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Covenant College Admissions

Covenant College’s acceptance rate is 97%, meaning that it is open to almost all who apply. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Covenant College Acceptance Rate: 97%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 580/970
  • SAT Math: 540/630
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 23 309
  • ACT English: 23/32
  • ACT Math: 22/28
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Covenant College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Covenant College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Washington State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Covenant College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Texas Christian University, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Covenant College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Stony Brook University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Connecticut, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, Drexel University

Applying to Covenant College

Application Deadline: February 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.covenant.edu/admissions/undergrad

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.covenant.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply

Graduate Admissions Website: http://grad.covenant.edu/

Graduate Application Link(s): http://grad.covenant.edu/med/admissions/