Established in 1942, Welch College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Gallatin (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Welch College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Welch College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Welch College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.