Welch College

It is not competitive to get into Welch College. Around 69% of applicants get into Welch College each year. Out of 115 applications received in 2023, 79 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Welch College, the fee for the application is $35.

Welch College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Welch College's admissions stats.

Welch College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	39%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	39%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	84%
Waitlist	No

Welch College Application Deadlines

Check with Welch College directly for more info on application deadlines.

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Considering Applying Early to Welch College?

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Welch College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Welch College directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Welch College Admissions

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Is Welch College Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Welch College is not competitive. Welch College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Welch College accepted 69% of students, approximately 79 of the 115 students who applied.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Welch College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Transferring to Welch College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Welch College

Welch College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Welch College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Welch College

What does Welch College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Welch College for more information on admission factors.

Welch College Application Requirements

To apply to Welch College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Welch College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	medical history
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Welch College?

Students admitted to Welch College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 51% submitted a class rank. At Welch College 39% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Welch College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Welch College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Welch College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Welch College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2012, 39% of Welch College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 84% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Welch College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Welch College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Welch College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Welch College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Welch College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Welch College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Welch College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Welch College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Welch College.

Does Welch College accept transfer credits?

✅ Welch College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Welch College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Welch College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Welch College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Welch College?

✅ Welch College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Welch College's acceptance rate?

✅ Welch College's acceptance rate is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Welch College?

🟨 Welch College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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