Colleges Near Defiance

Colleges and universities near me in the Defiance, Ohio area

There 32 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 104,182 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 16,494, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Defiance. Driving time to these schools from Defiance should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Ohio Northern University in Ada which is ranked #211 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Bowling Green State University Main Campus enrolling 16,920 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northeast in Fort Wayne offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Defiance.
Defiance, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

32 results

Defiance College
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Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

1 miles from Defiance

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Northwest State Community College
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Archbold, OH
 

Northwest State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,030enrollment
  • $10,909net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

12 miles from Defiance

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 745enrollment
  • $21,247net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

36 miles from Defiance

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,920enrollment
  • $20,485net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

39 miles from Defiance

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University of Northwestern Ohio
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Lima, OH
 

University of Northwestern Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,615enrollment
  • $16,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

38 miles from Defiance

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Ivy Tech Community College Northeast
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northeast

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,538enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Defiance

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,069enrollment
  • $11,951net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

40 miles from Defiance

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Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 131enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Defiance

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Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,344enrollment
  • $19,616net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Defiance

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Harrison College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Harrison College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Defiance

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Indiana Institute of Technology
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Indiana Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,595enrollment
  • $22,179net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

41 miles from Defiance

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Trine University
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Angola, IN
 

Trine University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 4,088enrollment
  • $24,276net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

41 miles from Defiance

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The University of Findlay
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Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,869enrollment
  • $24,069net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

40 miles from Defiance

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James A Rhodes State College
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Lima, OH
 

James A Rhodes State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,533enrollment
  • $8,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

42 miles from Defiance

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Ohio State University Lima Campus
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Lima, OH
 

Ohio State University Lima Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 818enrollment
  • $13,086net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

42 miles from Defiance

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Stautzenberger College Maumee
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Maumee, OH
 

Stautzenberger College Maumee

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 403enrollment
  • $19,541net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Defiance

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Professional Skills Institute
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Toledo, OH
 

Professional Skills Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 404enrollment
  • $20,640net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Defiance

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Brown Mackie College Findlay
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Findlay, OH
 

Brown Mackie College Findlay

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Defiance

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwest State Community College and is 12.3 miles from Defiance. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwest State Community College are $4,578 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwest State Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.