Welch College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	220
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Gallatin, Tennessee, Welch College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Welch College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Welch College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Welch College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at Welch College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,582

Cost of attendance at Welch College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,582

Cost of attendance at Welch College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Welch College received on average $13,876 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,876

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	16	33%	$4,379	$70,071
Other Federal Grant	16	33%	$4,567	$73,071
State Grant/Scholarships	23	48%	$4,670	$107,411
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	44	92%	$9,774	$430,069
Total Grant & Scholarships	44	92%	$13,876	$610,551

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Welch College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Welch College students is 62.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

62.2%

white 65.0% 26 students

Athletic Associations

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Welch College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Welch College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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