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Defiance College

Defiance, OH · Town · 499 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Defiance College is a small, private liberal arts institution in northwest Ohio best known for its hands-on, career-focused programs in criminal justice, forensic science, business administration, and education. Campus life is close-knit and community-oriented, defined by high student-athlete participation and a strong tradition of civic engagement. The college distinctly sets itself apart through its McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a signature undergraduate initiative that empowers students to conduct funded, real-world research projects addressing human needs both locally and internationally.


Wikipedia:The Defiance College is a private college in Defiance, Ohio, United States. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre (80.9 ha) Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Defiance, OH, 43512 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
82 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$53,667
Avg net price
$26,337
Room & board
$12,606
Tuition
$29,320
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$27,196
$30–48k
$26,105
$48–75k
$25,884
$75–110k
$24,554
$110k+
$26,637
Admissions
Admit rate
48%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
20

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Essay Requirements

Defiance College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
4-yr on-time completion
29%
1st-yr retention
56%
Transfer-out rate
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
39%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,303
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,351
Median debt
$26,813
Monthly loan payment
$284
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,000
Student Body
Men 64%Women 36%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
50%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$58,500
Independent students
15%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
7%
Black
35%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,303
10 years after entry
$49,351
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Business/Commerce, General13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Special Education and Teaching6
Psychology, General6
Social Work6
Design and Applied Arts6
Biology, General5
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing3
Accounting and Related Services3
History3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2
Communication and Media Studies1
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$20M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$6,646/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,859
Federal loan rate
72%

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