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Defiance College
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The Defiance College, founded in 1850, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 150-acre campus is located in a residential area of Defiance, 50 miles from Toledo.
Website: www.defiance.edu/
Private
Co-ed
(45.7%)
274 Women
274 Women
(54.3%)
325 Men
325 Men
31
Graduate
Students
Graduate
Students
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 56% of 1,257 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.12
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 20 average
18-22 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $47,600
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,260
- Room and Board
- $10,540
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 65%
- Average Freshman Award
- $23,424
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 36
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 54% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
Campus Life
- Defiance Population
- 16,838
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Toledo
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 50% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Yellow Jackets
- Sororities
- 6% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 6% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
12.5% Black/African-American
7.2% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.7% White
0.8% Unknown - International Students
- 1.7% from 4 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 60.3%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 89%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 2 | |
| Social Studies | 2 | |
| History | ||
| Academic Electives |
Examinations
| Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
|---|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
| SAT Only | ||
| ACT Only | ||
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
| SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
| SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
| ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
| ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
|
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 701 North Clinton Street
- City, State, Zip
- Defiance, OH 43512-1610
- Phone
- (419) 783-2359
- Fax
- (419) 783-2468
- admissions@defiance.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $25
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for some freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | ||||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | ||||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | ||||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | ||||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | ||||
| Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 56% of 1,257 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 61% of 526 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 53% of 731 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 195 (27%) of 710 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 81 (25%) of 322 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 114 (29%) of 388 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.12
- 3.75 and Above
- 19%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 13%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 9%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 16%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 25%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 16%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 20 average
18-22 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- Not reported
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 6%
Top quarter: 27%
Top half: 64% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $47,600
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,260
- Room and Board
- $10,540
- Books and Supplies
- $1,400
- Other Expenses
- $2,400
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline April 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003041 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 152 (98.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 149 (98.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 149 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 9 (11.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 65%
- Average Award
- $23,424
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 149 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,470
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 135 (91.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,364
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 8 (8.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 8 (2.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,407
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 457 (93.4%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 438 (95.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 437 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 38 (12.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 68%
- Average Award
- $24,462
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 437 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,662
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 397 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,283
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 29 (8.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 36 (8.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,864
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Art/Fine Arts, Music
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Ecology
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Graphic Design
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Parks and recreation, Education
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 36
- Part-Time Faculty
- 41
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 29%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 54% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 74% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 414,470
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 200
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Management Strategy and Policy
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Defiance Population
- 16,838
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Toledo
- Campus Size
- 150 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 14.9 average low in January, 79.8 average high in September
- Rain
- 132 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Not reported
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Defiance
- Nearest Train Station
- 25 mile(s) from campus in Bryan
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 50% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through junior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 50%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Not available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Not available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Not offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Yellow Jackets
- School Colors
- Yellow and purple
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
| Sports | Women | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
| Baseball | x | |||
| Basketball | x | x | ||
| Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
| Football | x | |||
| Golf | x | x | ||
| Soccer | x | x | ||
| Softball | x | |||
| Tennis | x | x | ||
| Track And Field | x | x | ||
| Volleyball | x | |||
| Wrestling | x | |||
| Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | x | |
| Cross-Country Running | x | |
| Football | ||
| Golf | x | |
| Soccer | x | |
| Softball | x | |
| Tennis | x | |
| Track And Field | x | |
| Volleyball | x | |
| Wrestling |
| Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | x | |
| Basketball | x | |
| Cross-Country Running | x | |
| Football | x | |
| Golf | x | |
| Soccer | x | |
| Softball | ||
| Tennis | x | |
| Track And Field | x | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Wrestling | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, cheerleading, football, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, campus activities board, criminal justice society, student senate, black action student association, tau kappa epsilon
- Sororities
- 6% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 6% of men participate
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 599
- Women
- 274 (45.7%)
- Men
- 325 (54.3%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 525
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
12.5% Black/African-American
7.2% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.7% White
0.8% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.7% from 4 countries
- Average Age
- 23
- All Graduate Students
- 31
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 60.3%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- Not reported
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 89%
- Average Starting Salary
- 89%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 4%
Law 1%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 4%
Medicine 1%
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