Covenant College

Covenant College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Covenant College is 89%. Last year, 794 students applied to Covenant College and 703 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Covenant College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the fee for the application costs $35.

Students who submit their applications to Covenant College for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 15.

Covenant College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Covenant College's admissions stats.

Covenant College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Mean SAT Score	1235
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	27%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	59%
Waitlist	No

Covenant College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Covenant College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to Covenant College?

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Covenant College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Covenant College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Covenant College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Covenant College Admissions

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Transferring to Covenant College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Covenant College

Covenant College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Covenant College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Covenant College

What does Covenant College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Covenant College for more information on admission factors.

Covenant College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Covenant College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Covenant College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Covenant College?

Students admitted to Covenant College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At Covenant College 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 62% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Covenant College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	19%
3.75 and 3.99	36%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	6%
2.50 and 2.9	2%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Covenant College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Covenant College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 27% of Covenant College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 59% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Covenant College?

To be competitive with other Covenant College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1090 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Covenant College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1090, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Covenant College student is 1235.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Covenant College students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Covenant College students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Covenant College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Covenant College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Covenant College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Covenant College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Covenant College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by March 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Covenant College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Covenant College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Covenant College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Covenant College.

Does Covenant College accept transfer credits?

✅ Covenant College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Covenant College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Covenant College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Covenant College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Covenant College?

✅ Covenant College is not test optional.

What is Covenant College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Covenant College is 89%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Covenant College?

🟨 Covenant College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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