Welch College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Gallatin, Tennessee with 226 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,090 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Welch College acceptance rate and admissions
Welch College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Welch College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $22,042 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,928 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $35,995 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,090 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,090 a year after grants and scholarships, $18,905 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Welch College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $44,636 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,547 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Welch College majors and what graduates earn
Welch College awarded bachelor's degrees in 14 fields recently.
All 14 majors at Welch College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Welch College
4 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 4 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 226 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 48% women, 52% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Welch College?
No. Welch College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Welch College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $22,042. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,090 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Welch College?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Welch College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,636 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.