Defiance College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Defiance College is 42.4%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Ohio and the 195th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Defiance College and can you get accepted?

Defiance College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 656 out of the 1,546 who applied were admitted.

Defiance College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Defiance College?

42% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Defiance College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.12 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 990 on the SAT
• Score 20 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top half of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Defiance College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Defiance College are to have around a 3.12 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Defiance College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Defiance College is 3.12 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #68 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Defiance College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Defiance College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Defiance College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Defiance College is 990 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 860-1110. Students who get into Defiance College score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers..  Defiance College ranks #45 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 990 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Defiance College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 860, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 730, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Defiance College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 985, you have around a 42% chance of being admitted. A 1110 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 58% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Defiance College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Defiance College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23.  The school ranks #43 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Defiance College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Defiance College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Defiance College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 42% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 58% with a 23 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

64% of Defiance College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top quarter.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Defiance College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Defiance College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Defiance College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.12 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 990 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1110 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 20 on the ACT places you in a strong position.