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About Defiance College

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Defiance College is a private liberal arts college in Defiance, OH, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 63%, Defiance College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 149 students each year. Defiance College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Defiance College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,939 per year; the sticker price of $49,430 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Defiance College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

63%
Overall Accept Rate
20
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

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Demonstrated Interest
Defiance College is a small campus community in northwest Ohio, so scheduling a personal visit or connecting with an admissions counselor one on one can meaningfully set you apart from applicants who apply without any direct contact.
Test Score Strategy
Because Defiance College is test optional, you are better off leaving your score off your application and letting your GPA, activities, and any essays carry your case instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Defiance College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$27.2k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$26.1k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$25.9k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$24.6k
110k+~$49k/yr$26.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

37%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
486
Undergrad Enrollment
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