C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Covenant College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

928
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Covenant College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,412
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,570
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,500
Median debt at graduation
71.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,294
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
19.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 38th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Covenant College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business/Commerce$46,628$75,186+10%#41 of 271#39$21,600
Economics—$62,761-24%#341 of 368#305—
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies—$44,909-11%#52 of 63#44$20,968
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$43,077-9%#572 of 680#584—
Psychology$28,180$42,517-16%#889 of 1027#905$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Covenant College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $485,880
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,143/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37407 (8.2% cap, Chattanooga)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $39,270 $39,270
Total Cost (On-Campus) $58,012 $58,012

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
45%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

928
Total Students
53%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 3%
Black 1%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Covenant College?
Covenant College has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Covenant College?
Tuition at Covenant College is $39,270 for in-state students and $39,270 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Covenant College?
The graduation rate at Covenant College is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Covenant College a good school?
Covenant College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Covenant College?
Covenant College has a total enrollment of 928 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology