More selective than 30% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 48% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Covenant College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Covenant College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Covenant College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Covenant College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 600–710 | 560–670 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 590–710 | 540–680 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Covenant College compared with other Georgia colleges?
Covenant College has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Truett McConnell University | 78% | 38% | $22,227 |
| 30 | Savannah College of Art and Design | 83% | 69% | $49,430 |
| 31 | Gordon State College | 86% | 20% | $8,105 |
| 32 | Augusta University | 86% | 49% | $13,787 |
| 33 | Covenant College | 87% | 71% | $26,265 |
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
| 35 | Georgia Southern University | 88% | 55% | $15,267 |
| 36 | Oglethorpe University | 88% | 54% | $19,509 |
| 37 | Life University | 93% | 38% | $29,791 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Covenant College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Covenant College admissions questions
What is the Covenant College acceptance rate?
Covenant College accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 614 of 751 applicants were admitted.
Does Covenant College require the SAT or ACT?
Covenant College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Covenant College?
The middle 50% of Covenant College enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1380 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Covenant College?
40% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (246 of 614).
Is Covenant College getting harder to get into?
Covenant College accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Covenant College overview