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Lookout Mountain, Georgia is home to Covenant. Lookout Mountain is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a The Presbyterian Church in America school. Covenant is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Covenant can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in music and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Covenant has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Covenant has 1,263 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Covenant has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Covenant offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Covenant offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750-4164
General Phone: (706) 820-1560
Admissions Phone: (888) 451-2683
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 419-1126
http://www.covenant.edu
Covenant awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 223 | business and related services, business |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, social studies |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, history teaching, math teaching, science teaching, English teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | bible studies, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Science | 18 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Covenant in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 388 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Covenant had a total enrollment of 1,263 students (1,224 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 19% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Covenant offers campus housing for 729 of its 1,224 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lookout Mountain, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 817 | 543 | 66% | 271 | 50% |
| Men | 335 | 239 | 71% | 133 | 56% |
| Women | 482 | 304 | 63% | 138 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 451-2683
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,100 |
| Room and board | $ 5,880 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Covenant participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 419-1126
Covenant has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $57,514 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $50,693 | 3 | $47,370 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $42,776 | 6 | $42,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $52,586 | 9 | $43,974 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 53 | 98 |
| Track | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Basketball | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 38 | 64 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Covenant Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
The Presbyterian Church in America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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