Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 348400
- Phone: (706) 295-6963
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
98.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,886Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Biology Degree
The biology program at Covenant College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer biology degrees.
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Covenant College
One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA
About
Covenant College was founded in 1955 in Pasadena, California, though the school moved the following year to Saint Louis, Missouri. The school separated from the seminary in 1964 and moved to its current location in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America, and as such adheres to the religious principles put forth by the church. The school offers a quality liberal arts education and is dedicated to the betterment of individuals through education and faith.
Academics
Covenant College offers a large number of academic programs to provide students the ability to choose which major suits their academic and career needs. Undergraduate programs take approximately four years to complete, fulfilling general education requirements while allowing for the study of lower and upper division courses related to their major. Students completing one of these programs will earn a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Covenant College offers master degree programs in education and teaching, requiring a bachelor's degree in order to apply to.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Covenant College must complete and submit the application for admission, provide transcripts and standardized test scores, complete the essay, provide a reference from an academic and church source and participate in an interview (optional). Once the information needed is provided a decision will be rendered regarding admission and the student informed. Accepted students will be provided additional information regarding costs, boarding, registration and more.
99% of students enrolled at Covenant College receive financial assistance through grants and scholarships. A completed and submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is needed for the school to determine need, eligibility and awards and to disburse funds properly each year.
Students Enrolled in the Biology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Covenant College offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 7 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 11 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Biology program at Covenant College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Covenant College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Covenant College may offer services to students including:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Covenant College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball