Welch College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6937 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1872 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1783 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #3301 of 5,035 | For Finance |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Free Will Baptist Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 350
- Graduates
- 39
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- welch.edu
Welch College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Welch College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
73 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
63 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Welch College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 298 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 14 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (4%) |
| Asian | 8 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Welch College is $21,157 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,590 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,289 |
| $48-75K | $23,219 |
| $75-110K | $26,783 |
| $110K+ | $27,512 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,400 | $8,352 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,400 | $8,352 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,400 | $8,352 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 235 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,668 |
| Room charge | $3,012 |
| Meal charge | $5,070 |
Welch College majors
Welch College has granted 41 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 11 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Welch College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 4 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 5 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| History, Other | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7 | 41 | 11 |
Welch College has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Welch College has published 248 scientific papers with 4,275 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Political Science, Law, Finance, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 | 16 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 | 20 | 17 |
| 2006 | 5 | 16 |
| 2007 | 6 | 18 |
| 2008 | 7 | 23 |
| 2009 | 5 | 51 |
| 2010 | 6 | 36 |
| 2011 | 6 | 50 |
| 2012 | 5 | 35 |
| 2013 | 5 | 32 |
| 2014 | 4 | 54 |
| 2015 | 8 | 79 |
| 2016 | 7 | 100 |
| 2017 | 11 | 112 |
| 2018 | 9 | 169 |
| 2019 | 11 | 210 |
| 2020 | 14 | 334 |
| 2021 | 18 | 401 |
| 2022 | 22 | 447 |
| 2023 | 17 | 597 |
| 2024 | 30 | 828 |
| 2025 | 14 | 743 |
General info
| Founded | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Motto | O Send out Thy Light and Thy Truth |
| Colors | blue, white, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - June) |
| Total FTE staff | 63 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1045 Bison Trail Gallatin, Tennessee, 37066-8460 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 6156755255 |