Defiance College
Faith-based college · Defiance, OH · 499 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$27,873
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,177
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
36%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Defiance College?
Defiance College accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Defiance College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Defiance College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Defiance College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,177 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,873 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $29,320 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$29,320
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$29,320
- Room & board$13,043
- Total cost of attendance$45,177
- Average net price after grants$27,873
Popular majors
Education, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Public Administration & Social Work, Business, Criminal Justice.
Defiance College FAQ
- What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- Is Defiance College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Defiance College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Defiance College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Defiance College cost?
- About $45,177 a year before aid; $27,873 on average after grants.
- What is Defiance College's FAFSA school code?
- 003041. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Defiance College receives your information.
- What is Defiance College's graduation rate?
- 36% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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