Welch College

Welch College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Gallatin, Tennessee. Welch College was founded in 1942 and enrolls 327 undergrads and no graduate students. Welch College offers on-campus housing for up to 220 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Welch College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Welch College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Welch College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Welch College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Welch College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Welch College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Welch College on the Student Life page.

2021 Welch College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	39%
Tuition	$19,582

Is Welch College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Welch College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2018 Acceptance Rate for Welch College

It is not competitive to get into Welch College. The acceptance rate at Welch College is 69%. Last year, 115 students applied to Welch College and 79 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Welch College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Welch College, around 66% come back their sophomore year. Welch College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 25%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Welch College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Welch College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2018, the total market value of the school endowment was $2.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Welch College spends about $5,796 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Welch College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Welch College meets 71% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,986 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $19,688 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Welch College. Based on this information, how does Welch College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Welch College a good school for you?

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Where is Welch College Located?

Welch College is located in the suburban setting of Gallatin, Tennessee, less than an hour from Nashville.

If you want to see Welch College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65Interstate 40 to Gallatin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Welch College and Gallatin are like without leaving home.

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