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Covenant College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Covenant College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.1%
Admission Difficulty for Covenant College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Covenant College is 84.1%.  Its admission rate is the 41st lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Covenant College and can you get accepted?

Covenant College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 684 out of the 813 who applied were admitted.

Covenant College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Covenant College?

84% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Covenant College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1260 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Covenant College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.7

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Covenant College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Covenant College are to have around a 3.7 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Covenant College accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Covenant College is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #9 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Covenant College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Covenant College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 36.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Covenant College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Covenant College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1140-1380

Applicants Submitting SAT 

38%
SAT Scores for Covenant College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 550
Composite 25th Percentile 1140
SAT Scores for Covenant College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 710
Math 75th Percentile 670
Composite 75th Percentile 1380
Average SAT Score 1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Covenant College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Covenant College is 1260 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1380. Students who get into Covenant College score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers..  Covenant College ranks #5 in the state of Georgia and #244 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1260 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Covenant College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1020, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Covenant College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1260, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1380 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

Covenant College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >91%
1260 to 1380 Avg + 84%-91%
1140 to 1260 Avg - 73%-84%
1020 to 1140 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 1020 Low <59%
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Covenant College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

49%
ACT Scores for Covenant College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 24
Math 25th Percentile 22
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for Covenant College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Covenant College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Covenant College is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 32.  The school ranks #4 in Georgia and #199 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

49 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Covenant College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Covenant College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Covenant College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 32 ACT score.

Covenant College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >91%
28 to 32 Avg + 84%-91%
24 to 28 Avg - 73%-84%
20 to 24 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 20 Low <59%
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High School Class Rank

62% of Covenant College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Covenant College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 27%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 83%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Covenant College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 423 390 813
Accepted 360 324 684
Acceptance Rate 85% 83% 84%
Enrolled 126 116 242
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 36% 35%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

100

Applicants have 100 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Covenant College is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Covenant College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Covenant College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Covenant College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Covenant College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.7 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1260 and ACT of 28 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139393 IPEDS survey data for Covenant College.

Last updated February 24, 2024