Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
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
Campus Visits
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42%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
454Students
10:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$49,351Earnings 10yr
$23,722Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate42.4%
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
2200.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from OH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
98 mi(170 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
117 mi(203 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
139 mi(241 min)