Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, Georgia · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$26,265

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

71.5%

Admission rate

87%

Undergrad size

939

In-state tuition

$42,040

Out-of-state tuition

$42,040

Cost of attendance

$57,467

Median earnings (10y)

$50,412

Admissions

SAT average
1,294
ACT midpoint
26
Retention
88.2%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), social sciences (27%), stem (22%).

  • STEM22%
  • Business16%
  • Humanities & arts29%
  • Social sciences27%
  • Trades & services7%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Business/Commerce, General.Bachelor's42$21,600
Economics.Bachelor's38$38,105
Psychology, General.Bachelor's36$28,478$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's33
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's21$33,172
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelor's20$22,500
Bible/Biblical Studies.Bachelor's19
Sociology.Bachelor's18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's16
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's15
History.Bachelor's14
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's13
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's13
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's12
Physical Sciences, General.Bachelor's11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's10
Curriculum and Instruction.Master's8
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's8
Music.Bachelor's8
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's7
International/Globalization Studies.Bachelor's7
Philosophy.Bachelor's5
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Covenant College

Covenant College is a small institution located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 939 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Covenant College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,265 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,040 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,467 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 71.5%, a strong completion outcome. 88.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,412 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Covenant College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), social sciences (27% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Covenant College accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,294. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.

Location & campus

Set in Lookout Mountain, Georgia (suburb), Covenant College draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Covenant College

Q.How much does Covenant College cost?

The average net price at Covenant College is $26,265 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,467.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Covenant College?

Covenant College has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Covenant College?

Covenant College admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do Covenant College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Covenant College graduate earns $50,412 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Covenant College?

Published tuition is $42,040 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Covenant College located?

Covenant College is located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia (ZIP 30750).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Covenant College at their official website.