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Covenant College is a Christian college which was established in 1955. The college was initially located in Pasadena, California, and was later moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Finally, in 1965, the campus was set up in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The Covenant College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
The sports teams of the college are nicknamed the Scots and the Lady Scots. The teams participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball, golf, cross country, and soccer. The sports teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
The student-published "Parents eNewsletter" offers regular updates to the parents. In addition, Covenant College supports a number of clubs and organizations such as the Debate Society, Musical Theatre Club, Volleyball Club, Mu Alpha Theta Prime, African American Fellowship, and Philosophy Club.
Lookout Mountain, GA 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, fine arts, 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620.
Covenant has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,343 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at Covenant. The school has a residential or campus feel. Covenant offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Covenant values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The school 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
http://www.covenant.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 94 | business and related services, business |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | English, sociology, history, social studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, math teaching, history teaching, science teaching, English teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, bible studies, philosophy and religious studies |
| Science | 13 | biology, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physical science courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Covenant in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 245 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Covenant had a total enrollment of 1,343 students (1,285 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 23% |
| Florida | 10% |
| Tennessee | 9% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Covenant offers campus housing for 963 of its 1,285 (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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 951 | 615 | 65% | 307 | 50% |
| Men | 415 | 262 | 63% | 134 | 51% |
| Women | 536 | 353 | 66% | 173 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| 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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 64% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,840 |
| Room and board | $ 6,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Covenant participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348400)
Covenant has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $65,090 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $57,794 | 4 | $50,073 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $49,362 | 5 | $45,834 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $59,630 | 12 | $47,397 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 68 | 144 |
| Basketball | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Track | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 43 | 80 |
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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
The Presbyterian Church in America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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