This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
86.5%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,160
25th Percentile
1,294
Median
1,380
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(+153 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
23
25th Percentile
26
Median
30
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
19%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
8%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
First-Year Retention
Return for sophomore year
88%
Schools to Consider
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Frequently Asked Questions about Covenant College Admissions
Covenant College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 87% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Covenant College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1160 and 1380. ACT scores range from 23 to 30. Check Covenant College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Covenant College is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 87%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Covenant College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Covenant College is a reach, consider Life University (94% acceptance), Shorter University (97% acceptance), Emory & Henry University (96% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
