Defiance College

Defiance, OH • private • III

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 523 • Total: 572

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

701 N Clinton St.
Defiance, OH
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Website

www.defiance.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 334 (63.9%) • Female: 189 (36.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	3	0.6%
Black/African American	167	31.9%
Hispanic/Latino	39	7.5%
White	293	56.0%
Two or More Races	7	1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

42.4%

656 admitted from 1,546 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

36.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

28.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

61.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$42,506

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $28,500

Room & Board

$12,606

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$27,196
$30,001-48,000	$26,105
$48,001-75,000	$25,884
$75,001-110,000	$24,554
$110,001+	$26,637

Students Receiving Pell Grants

96%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$24,098

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.6 GPA

In-State Awards

$5,000-$13,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$5,000-$13,000/yr

1 automatic scholarship (7 total)

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Common questions about Defiance College

What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?

Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants, from 1,546 applications.

How much does Defiance College cost?

Tuition and fees are $28,500. Families earning under $30,000 pay $27,196 on average after aid.

Does Defiance College require SAT or ACT scores?

Defiance College does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Defiance College's graduation rate?

37% of students graduate within six years.