by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 335 undergraduates in 2020, Welch is a very small, private college located in Gallatin, Tennessee. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Welch can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Welch Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Free Will Baptist Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Free Will Baptist Church Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Welch Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Welch does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Welch Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Welch for Veterans Guide.
Welch offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Welch has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 335 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 219 (65.4%). Part-time attendance was 116 (34.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | 116 | 335 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Welch is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Welch #1000 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Welch by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Welch Diversity Guide.
Welch has a total of 32 student athletes, 14 men and 18 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $111,508 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $111,508 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Welch College Athletics