Covenant College
Liberal arts college · Lookout Mountain, GA · 939 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1380
ACT (middle 50%)
23–30
Average net price
$23,147
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$59,925
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Covenant College?
Covenant College accepts about 87 of every 100 applicants (87%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1380 on the SAT. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–30.
The latest federal data says Covenant College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Covenant College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Covenant College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $59,925 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,147 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $43,668 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$43,668
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$43,668
- Room & board$13,250
- Total cost of attendance$59,925
- Average net price after grants$23,147
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology, English.
Covenant College FAQ
- What is Covenant College's acceptance rate?
- 87% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Covenant College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1380. Aim for 1380 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Covenant College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–30.
- Is Covenant College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Covenant College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Covenant College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Covenant College cost?
- About $59,925 a year before aid; $23,147 on average after grants.
- What is Covenant College's FAFSA school code?
- 003484. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Covenant College receives your information.
- What is Covenant College's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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