Welch College

Gallatin, TN · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

—Acceptance rate
$25,263Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$42,198Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
226Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$21,400
Total cost of attendance
$37,072
Room & board
$8,668
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$25,263

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$25,590
$30–48k
$18,289
$48–75k
$23,219
$75–110k
$26,783
$110k+
$27,512

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
61%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$34,190
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,198
Median debt (graduates)
$19,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
28%
Students with federal loans
53%

Students

Undergraduates
226
Graduate students
46
Part-time
25%
Women / men
48% / 52%
White
73%
Hispanic
12%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Avg faculty salary
$40,041 / year
Full-time faculty
50%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.welch.edu
Also known as
Free will Baptist Bible College

Most popular fields

  • Education – 17% of degrees
  • English – 9% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
  • Theology – 32% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Welch College cost?

The average net price after grants is $25,263 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $21,400 and the full cost of attendance is $37,072.

How much do Welch College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,198 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Gallatin

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · Public · 5,339 students
$7,802—28%$41,150

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.