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Defiance College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Religious affliation

United Church of Christ

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$35,328

Out of state

$35,328
Graduate

In state

$8,226

Out of state

$8,226

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 50.0% $5,941
State/local grants 21.0% $3,474
Institutional grants 99.0% $21,409
Loans 84.0% $7,364

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$10,940 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,400 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,076 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Social Work
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Education, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
62.86%
  • Apply 2,722
  • Accepted 1,711
  • Attend 149

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
40%
Male Students
60%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian65.19%
  2. Black24.63%
  3. Hispanic/Latino7.78%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities1.83%
  5. Asian0.19%
  6. Not Specified0.19%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.19%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

623

Undergraduate students

548

Graduate students

75

Full Time Students
90%
Part Time Students
10%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Soccer
    • Baseball
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Wrestling
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Golf
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