Defiance College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Defiance, OH
2.0 2 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

568

Location Defiance, Ohio
Website defiance.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Defiance College, established in 1850, is a private liberal arts institution located in Defiance, Ohio, approximately 55 miles southwest of Toledo. The 150-acre suburban campus combines historic red brick buildings with modern academic facilities in a traditional collegiate setting. Operating under affiliation with the United Church of Christ, the college maintains a selective undergraduate admissions process while offering programs primarily in business, education, social work, and criminal justice. The campus features traditional residence halls housing most first-year and sophomore students, with newer apartment-style options available for upperclassmen. As an NCAA Division III member, Defiance College competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, fielding teams known as the Yellow Jackets.

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Ratings

Defiance College is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.12

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,320

Costs for Defiance College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$29,320
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$820
Room and Board		$12,606
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,076
Total One Year Cost		$47,222

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Defiance College are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 26% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.