Covenant College Acceptance Rate (87%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into Covenant College?

Covenant College's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 712 of 823 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 600–710 reading and writing, 560–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–30 composite

Average net price: $25,471 a year (2022–23)

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Covenant College GPA requirements

Covenant College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Covenant College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Covenant College acceptance rate

Covenant College admitted 712 of 823 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Covenant College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, with 1,087 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Covenant College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	600	670	710
SAT Math	560	630	670
ACT Composite	23	27	30
ACT English	23	27	34
ACT Math	21	24	27

36% submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores, as Covenant College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1294 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Covenant College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Covenant College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Covenant College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,471 a year at Covenant College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Covenant College hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Covenant College admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Covenant College?

Check Covenant College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Covenant College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 36% sent SAT scores and 47% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Covenant College?

Covenant College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Covenant College?

A lot: Covenant College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Covenant College?

Covenant College's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 712 of 823 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Covenant College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Covenant College admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do Covenant College students have?

The middle 50% of Covenant College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–710 in reading and writing and 560–670 in math; ACT composite 23–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Covenant College?

Yes. Covenant College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Covenant College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,471 a year at Covenant College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Covenant College if a parent went there?

Yes. Covenant College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Covenant College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Covenant CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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