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Welch College

Free will Baptist Bible College

Gallatin, Tennessee 37066-8460

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Welch College is a private institution in Gallatin with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 261 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,198 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,983.

Established
1942
Motto
O Send out Thy Light and Thy Truth
Type
Private college
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

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SAT Avg
261Students
9:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$42,198Earnings 10yr
$19,983Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Welch College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,796
Room & Board$8,416
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$35,131
Average Net Price$19,983
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,437
$30–48K$13,190
$48–75K$17,584
$75–110K$25,594
$110K+$24,365

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,983

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,375

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
261
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.4%
Freshman Retention65.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,190
8 Years$38,595
10 Years$42,198

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$24,300
Men
$37,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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