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Defiance College

Defiance, Ohio 43512

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Defiance College is a private town institution in Defiance, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 454 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,351 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,722.

Established
1850
Motto
"Defi the ordinary"
Type
Private college
Conference
Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) and are a part of the NAIA
Division
Division III

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42%Acceptance
SAT Avg
454Students
10:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$49,351Earnings 10yr
$23,722Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Defiance College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

42.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,778
Room & Board$12,138
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$49,447
Average Net Price$23,722
Median Debt at Graduation$26,813
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,929
$30–48K$21,601
$48–75K$24,386
$75–110K$24,726
$110K+$28,092

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,722

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
454
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 26%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.7%
Freshman Retention61.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,303
8 Years$42,218
10 Years$49,351

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,300
Men
$50,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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