Welch College Admission Requirements

Gallatin, TN · Private · 4-year

  • Admission: open to anyone who applies
  • Average net price: $19,214 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?

Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement

Welch College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Welch College reviews each application.

Welch College acceptance rate

Welch College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Welch College (formerly Free Will Baptist Bible College) is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Gallatin, Tennessee, with 350 undergraduates.

AP credit

Welch College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,214 a year at Welch College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 2.0 GPA good enough for Welch College?

Yes. Welch College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

What percent of applicants does Welch College accept?

Welch College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Welch College?

Yes. Welch College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Welch College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,214 a year at Welch College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Welch College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Welch CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.

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