Welch College is located in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

Welch College, formerly known as Free Will Baptist Bible College, was founded by the National Free Will Baptist Association in 1942. It was originally a two-year institution. In 1949, a third year of study was added. In 1950, a fourth year of study was added. In 1951, the first bachelor's degree was awarded.

In 2012, the college was renamed Welch College in honor of John L. Welch and his wife Mary. John L. Welch was the main figure in 1935 in facilitating the establishment of the National Free Will Baptist Association by the union of Eastern and Western Free Will Baptists.

School size

Campus area: 120 acres of campus.

Number of students: 394 undergraduates in the fall of 2022.

Student-faculty ratio: 10:1.

Departments and majors

Majors: The college offers 40 majors, including theological studies, pre-medical/nursing, business, teacher education, and music. It covers many fields such as Bible and Theology, Pastoral Theology, Youth Theology, Christian Education, English, Business Administration, Psychology, Sports, Church Music Theology, etc.

Degree Programs: It offers two-year associate degree programs, four-year undergraduate degree programs, and master's degree programs in theology and other majors. It also offers adult education courses and online learning courses.

Teaching Philosophy and Faculty

As a private Christian college, it is committed to integrating faith and learning, cultivating students' Christian worldview and values, and enabling students to serve and lead with Christ as the center in various fields.

The professors of the college are all devout Christians. They teach from a biblical perspective, not only teaching students to think critically when pursuing knowledge in their chosen fields, but also guiding students to deeply understand the impact of the Bible and Christian worldview on life and thought. 65% of the teachers have the highest degree in their professional fields.

Campus Life

Accommodation: Students are required to live on campus before their senior year. There are male and female dormitories. The proportion of day students is 32%.

Student Organizations and Activities: Students can participate in various art activities, such as music groups, drama productions, etc. The college also has organizations such as the Torchbearer Club, which encourages students to participate in spiritual growth, service and leadership activities.

Sports: The college's sports teams are called "Flames" and compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) of the United States. There are men's basketball, golf, cross country, football, women's basketball, volleyball, golf, cross country, football and other programs.

School Rankings

Welch College ranks 10th in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Colleges South and ranks 1st in social mobility.

Application and Fees

Acceptance Rate: 49%.

Tuition: Tuition, room and board costs are in the lowest 25% of accredited private colleges in Tennessee, and 90% of students receive financial aid and/or work to pay for their education.