Defiance, OH
location
Private
type
Small
setting
46%
54%
student ratio
599
total students
August 15
fall application deadline
56%
acceptance rate
Moderately Difficult
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
Not
Reported
Reported
sat math
Not
Reported
Reported
sat reading
Not
Reported
Reported
sat writing
20
act composite
Majors & Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
- Biological/life sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Ecology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Business/marketing
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Accounting
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Business Administration and Management
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Communication/Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Education
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Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Health Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Science Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- English
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English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Health professions and related sciences
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Athletic Training
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Pre-Veterinary Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- History
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History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Forensic Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Interdisciplinary studies
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Natural Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Law/legal studies
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Pre-Law Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Liberal arts/general studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Parks and recreation
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Philosophy and religious studies
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Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Physical sciences
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Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Psychology
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Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Public administration and social services
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Social Work
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Social sciences
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Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Theology and religious vocations
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Religious Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Visual and performing arts
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Graphic Design
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Admissions
56% of applicants are admitted.
- Acceptance Rate
- Applied1,257
- Accepted710
- Acceptance Rate56%
- Enrolled599
- Female Applicants526
- Females Accepted322
- Female Acceptance Rate61%
- Male Applicants731
- Males Accepted388
- Male Acceptance Rate53%
- Applying
- Application Deadlines
- Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
- Fall freshmen August 15th --
- Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
- Early decision plan Not Reported
- Other early decision plan Not Reported
- Transfer August 15th --
- Test Scores Accepted
- Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
- SAT Critical Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing
- ACT Composite 20 18 22
- * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition
- In-state tuition *$31,990
- Out-of-state tuition *$31,990
- In-district tuitionN/A
- * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
- Fees
- Full-time student fees$740
- Room and board *$10,220
- Room only *$5,500
- * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- Other Payment Considerations
- Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
- Tuition pre-payment planNo
- Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
- Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees
Financial Aid
- Average Financial Aid Package:$23,603
- Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$23,953
- Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$31,440
- Average Loan Aid:$4,590
- Average Grant Aid:$17,479
- Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$18,809
- Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
- Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 67%
- Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 13%
Student Body
- Gender
- Total Undergraduate Students599
- Male Student Percentage54%
- Female Student Percentage46%
- Race/Ethnicity
- Hispanic/Latino7.05%
- Black or African American12.3%
- White or Caucasian74.43%
- American Indian or Alaska Native.33%
- Asian.82%
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
- Two or more races2.62%
- Unknown or International Student.82%
- Other Student Statistics
- International Breakout1.64% representing 4 other countries
- Out-of-state Students30% out-of-state student
Campus Life
- Housing
- College-owned housing available Yes
- Housing Requirements None
- Housing options Coed housing
- Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 50%
- Student Activities
- Student-run campus newspaper Yes
- Drama / theater group Yes
- Student-run radio station No
- Student-run television station No
- Marching band Yes
- Choral groups Yes
- Student Services
- Legal services No
- Health clinic No
- Personal / psychological counseling Yes
- Women's center No
- Student Organizations
- Greek fraternities Yes
- Greek sororities Yes
- Local fraternities No
- Local sororities No
- Other organizations Yes
- Most popular organizations Campus Activities Board, Criminal Justice Society, Student Senate, Black Action Student Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Campus Security and Safety
- 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Not Reported
- 24-hour patrols by trained officers Not Reported
- Students patrols Not Reported
- Late-night transport / escort services Yes
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
- Other Not Reported
Athletics
Member of the: NCAA Division III
- Men's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Baseball No Division 3 No
- Basketball Yes Division 3 No
- Cheerleading Yes No No
- Cross-country running No Division 3 No
- Football Yes Division 3 No
- Golf No Division 3 No
- Soccer No Division 3 No
- Softball No No No
- Tennis No Division 3 No
- Track No Division 3 No
- Volleyball Yes No No
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
- Wrestling Yes Division 3 No
- Women's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Baseball No No No
- Basketball Yes Division 3 No
- Cheerleading Yes No No
- Cross-country running No Division 3 No
- Football Yes No No
- Golf No Division 3 No
- Soccer No Division 3 No
- Softball No Division 3 No
- Tennis No Division 3 No
- Track No Division 3 No
- Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
- Wrestling No No No
Faculty
- Faculty Breakdown
- Total Faculty77
- Full-time Percentage47%
- Part-time Percentage53%
- Female Percentage53%
- Male Percentage47%
- Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 630 students to 50 faculty
Location & Contact
701 North Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512-1610
USA
Mrs. Brenda Averesch
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Phone: 419-783-2352
Fax: 419-783-2468
Email: baveresch@defiance.edu
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