NASHVILLE, TN—Welch College enrolled 329 students from 23 states, one U.S. territory, and two other countries for the 2014 fall semester, according to Provost Greg Ketteman. Enrollment statistics indicate a diverse student body with a wide range of academic interests.
Dr. Ketteman said, “The increases in FTE (full time equivalent), dorm, and online enrollment are noteworthy. The final figures for the fall term will increase since additional student will enroll in the next sessions of our six-week online courses. We anticipate that our final fall headcount will approach 350.”
At press time October 6, the college reported 195 dormitory students, 42 commuter students, 4 Adult Degree Program students, and 65 Online/Lifetime Learning students. Officials set the fall semester 2014 full-time student equivalency at 276.
By classes they include 85 Freshmen, 88 Sophomores, 59 Juniors, 46 Seniors, 26 non-degree part-time, and 25 dual-enrollment students.
By states, students number:
Alabama…………………15
Arkansas………………..14
Arizona…………………….1
California………………….2
Florida……………………14
Georgia………………….12
Illinois…………………….11
Indiana…………………….3
Kansas…………………….1
Kentucky………………….4
Michigan………………….5
Missouri…………………..9
Mississippi……………….5
North Carolina…………25
Ohio……………………….12
Oklahoma…………………4
Rhode Island…………….1
South Carolina…………..7
Tennessee……………..137
Texas……………………….3
Virginia……………………13
West Virginia……………..2
Wisconsin………………….1
Virgin Islands……………..5
International……………..23 (Cuba, Panama)
President Matt Pinson said, “For the second year in a row, Welch has experienced an increase in FTE, dorm, and online enrollment, with an increase of nearly 30% in dorm enrollment over the last two years. We’ve had a great beginning to a promising academic year. The excitement on campus is palpable as we welcome new and returning students to their home for the next several months. The students have brought energy and high expectations to the campus. We thank God for the opportunity to minister to these young men and women and look forward to an outstanding semester.”
To contact Welch College for more information, email recruit@welch.edu or visit the college’s website at welch.edu.