Welch College

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Welch College was $20,170 a year.

Tuition was the same price in 2022 as it was the year before. On average, college tuition rises about 3% year.

Remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students owe much less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are awarded. Additionally, student loans can make theprice of collegefeel more doable until after graduation.

Does Welch College Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

Welch College is a private, religious institution, so it has the same tuition for residents of Tennessee as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public, state schools can offer lower tuition for students who meet the requirements for in-state residency.

Choosing a college where you qualify for the reduced tuition offered to state residentscan drastically reduce the overall cost of college. Take the time to verify your state's guidelines for how to qualify for in-state residency. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.

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Is Welch College's Tuition Different for International Students?

Tuition at Welch College is the same for each student.

International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.. International students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at Welch College:

•Welch College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Welch College Living Expenses, Fees, and More

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In addition to tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when planning for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Welch College.

House and Food Costs at Welch College

Housing and campus dining at Welch College is $8,170 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining halls. Students who live off campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $5,720.

Meal-plan costs may vary depending on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

Cost of Books at Welch College

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the textbooks, computer programs, or other materials are required.. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

There may be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools offer ways for students with demonstrated need to get help covering these fees.

Transportation costs

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these questions can make a big difference in your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Where are a college is located can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in a city is usually costly, but there may be more buses, trains or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Welch Collegeis located in a suburban setting in Tennessee, not far from Nashville.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, don’t forget to take into account the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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Total Tuition and Expenses at Welch College

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Now, let’s go over all of the costs we've covered, to get a better estimate of the actual cost of attending Welch College.

How Much Does Welch College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Welch College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$20,170
Room and Board	$8,170
Board Only	$2,200
Other expenses	$1,400

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$31,590
Off-Campus	$25,220

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Welch College’s tuition and fees change based on: •Course load for both full and part-time students

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Welch College Financial Aid

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In 2022, 160 of the 327 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. 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. Around 79% of Welch College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Welch College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $19,688 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$19,688
Private Loans	$0

Most Common Loans for Welch College Students
Federal Loans	79%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Welch College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Welch College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Welch College awarded 141 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $700000 thousand to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $940000 thousand in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Welch College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Welch College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Welch College was $5,986 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Welch College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$25,604
Off-Campus	$19,234

What will attending Welch College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Welch College's net cost calculator on their website.

Welch College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Welch College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Welch College Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Welch College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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