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Defiance College
Defiance College
DEFIANCE, OH . 4 Year 3.4
#2295 in Best Colleges in America
701 N CLINTON ST DEFIANCE, OH 43512

Overview

Defiance College, located in Ohio, is a small, private liberal arts college with a core educational philosophy of “Servant Leadership” and a commitment to producing socially responsible, action-oriented graduates. Offering more than 40 undergraduate majors in business, education, health sciences, and the arts and social sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and practical application, Defiance places special emphasis on personalized instruction, with small class sizes and close student-faculty interactions to ensure that each student receives the fullest attention. The campus has excellent laboratory and creative spaces, and is known for its community service and global volunteer programs, which give students the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world problem solving. The university's McMaster program also offers undergraduates the opportunity to participate in real-world research. If you're looking for a college education with depth and warmth in a welcoming, supportive environment, Defiance College is the place to be.

Rankings

  • 107

    #107 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 2295

    #2295 in Best Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 107 of 454

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • C+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    9 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    9 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    7 Graduates
  • Accounting
    6 Graduates
  • Nursing
    6 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    5 Graduates
  • Design and Visual Communications
    4 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    4 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    4 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    4 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 62%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    860-1110
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,996
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    497 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    32
  • Undergrads Over 25
    6%
  • Pell Grant
    57%
  • Varsity Athletes
    70%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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