First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 10, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: covenant.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Covenant College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MAT 145 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MAT 145 - MAT 146 Calculus I, II | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 8 Core Natural Science Lab Requirement BIO 111…8 8 Core Natural Science Lab Requirement BIO 111 - BIO 112 General Biology I, II (Biology major - consult Dr. Morris: morris@covenant.edu) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 Core Natural Science Lab; For Chemistry major…8 Core Natural Science Lab; For Chemistry major contact the Chemistry Department | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY 131 General College Physics I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 ENG 111 English Composition | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 100 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and…3 STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and Methods or STA 253 Statistics for Decision Making |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MAT 145 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MAT 145 - MAT 146 Calculus I, II | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 8 Core Natural Science Lab Requirement BIO 111…8 8 Core Natural Science Lab Requirement BIO 111 - BIO 112 General Biology I, II (Biology major - consult Dr. Morris: morris@covenant.edu) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 Core Natural Science Lab; For Chemistry major…8 Core Natural Science Lab; For Chemistry major contact the Chemistry Department | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY 131 General College Physics I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 ENG 111 English Composition | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 100 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and…3 STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and Methods or STA 253 Statistics for Decision Making | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 COS 130 Computer Programming Methodology | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 Core Humanities Distribution Requirement | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 NSC 110 Concepts of Physical Geography | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 PHY 132 General College Physics II | |
| European History | 4 | 3 HIS 214 Age of Europe 1550-1871 . Does not…3 HIS 214 Age of Europe 1550-1871 . Does not apply toward total # of history major or minor hours | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 SPA 201 - SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 Art elective. Does not apply toward total # of…3 Art elective. Does not apply toward total # of art major hours | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 MUS 161 Introduction to Musical Structure…3 MUS 161 Introduction to Musical Structure , Core Fine Arts for non-music majors | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 Core Language Distribution Requirement | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement…3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement. Does not apply toward total # of history or political science major/minor/concentration hours. Not exempt from POL 200 | |
| English Composition and Literature | 4 | 3 Core Humanities; Does not apply toward total #…3 Core Humanities; Does not apply toward total # of English major hours | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 FRE 201 - FRE 202 Intermediate French I,II | |
| French Literature | 4 | 9 Same as French Language plus FRE 341 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 GER 201 - GER 202 Intermediate German I, II | |
| Government and Politics/US | 4 | 3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement…3 Core Social Science Distribution Requirement. Does not apply toward total # of history or political science major/minor/concentration hours. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 Core Language Distribution Requirement | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 Core Language Distribution Requirement | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 Core Language-Credit for only one Latin exam | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 Core Language-Credit for only one Latin exam | |
| Music Theory: Aural Subcategory | 4 | 2 MUS 164 Aural Comprehension I | |
| Music Theory: Non-Aural Subcategory | 4 | 3 MUS 162 Elementary Concepts of Musical Structure | |
| Physics C | 4 | 4 Contact the Physics Department | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 9 Same as Spanish Language plus SPA 341 | |
| Studio Art: Drawing, Two-D or Three-D Design | 4 | 3 Contact the Art Department. Does not apply…3 Contact the Art Department. Does not apply toward total # of art major hours | |
| U.S. History | 4 | 6 HIS 111 - HIS 112 US History I, II as Core…6 HIS 111 - HIS 112 US History I, II as Core Humanities Requirement. Does not apply toward total # of history major or minor hours. |
Source: catalog.covenant.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 27 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 |
| Psychology | 8 |
Show the other 15 majors
| Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Writing | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Collegiate Conference of the South
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Collegiate Conference of the South
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
588,050 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lovell Field (CHA)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
2,143 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga7 mi
- Southern Adventist University19 mi
- Dalton State College25 mi
- Lee University32 mi
- The University of the South35 mi
- Bryan College-Dayton42 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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