A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Covenant College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Covenant College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Covenant College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
409
|
| Women |
477
|
Covenant College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of Georgia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139393 IPEDS survey data for Covenant College.