Welch College's published cost of attendance is $37,072. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $25,590, middle-income families pay around $23,219, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,512.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $37,072 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,668 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,809 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,263 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,590 |
| $30–48k | $18,289 |
| $48–75k | $23,219 |
| $75–110k | $26,783 |
| $110k+ | $27,512 |
Welch College's published cost of attendance is $37,072. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $25,590, middle-income families pay around $23,219, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,512. Azimuth ranks Welch College #714 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Welch College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to access need-based aid, and work-study may be available as part of aid packages. The institution's theology focus shapes both its mission and its student population, which tends to include students committed to faith-based education and ministry preparation. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,706; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $43,472, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Welch College earn median 4-year earnings of $43,472, placing Welch College in the 2.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Welch College #1042 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentrated focus on theological and religious studies, a field that typically leads to careers in ministry, education, and faith-based leadership. Welch College's program portfolio centers on Theology, which shapes both the earnings trajectory and the career pathways graduates pursue. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 27 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 8 graduates and Teacher Education with 5 graduates. The concentration in faith-based and ministerial fields means earnings outcomes reflect the labor market for these specialized career paths rather than broader professional fields. Graduates typically move into roles in religious organizations, educational institutions, and community-based ministries, where compensation structures differ from secular professional sectors. For students pursuing vocational callings in theology and religious leadership, Welch College provides a focused educational pathway aligned with their long-term professional goals.
