Welch College: Review & Facts

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Welch College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 395 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1942 and is one of the 2 schools located in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Welch College is affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are available at Welch College.

Majors
Offered
33
Welch College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Education, Management, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Welch College student retention rate is fair at 70% (close to Tennessee average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Welch College is average - 62%. Around 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Welch College is good, 8:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - around $20,200 annually. The additional fees at Welch College beyond tuition are about $1,000, which comes to a total of $21,200 per year.

Read the details about Welch College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Welch College is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Welch College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (615) 675-5255 or check Welch College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
Welch College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Welch College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Welch College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $3,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Welch College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Welch College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Welch College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Welch College
1045 Bison Trail
Gallatin, Tennessee
37066-8460, USA
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