Toledo Airport, Detroit Airport, Fort Wayne Airport
Defiance College (DC)
701 North Clinton Street
|
Defiance,
OH |
43512-1695
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Terrance Rettig '68
Received the Nat. Television Broadcast Award for Imaging of Halley's Comet
Robert Head III '76
Pres. of Rockford College, Previous Pres. of Urbana College
Denise Clayton '73
First African American women appointed to a Kentucky circuit judgeship
Shaune Skinner '75
President ASC Group Inc.
Phillip Mallott '78
Past CFO, Limited Brands, Inc., Serves on numerous Boards
Lynn De Sherbinin '74
VP for Global Human Resources, Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Care Division
Most Popular Places On Campus
George M. Smart Athletic Center
Serrick Center
Hubbard Hall
Weaner/McMaster Center
Pilgrim Library
02. Students
Out of State
28% are out
of state72% are
in-state
of state72% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
599
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.33%
Asian
0.83%
Black
12.52%
Hispanic
6.84%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.00%
White
74.29%
Two or more races
2.84%
Unknown
0.67%
International
1.67%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
1,257
Acceptance Rate
56%
Average HS GPA
3.06
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
360 - 490
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
340 - 470
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 22
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
79/99
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04. Academics
Student : Faculty
11 : 1
Total Faculty
77
Terminal Degree
30
Faculty
Women
41
Men
36
Minority
7
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
05. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
50%
First-Year students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No
06. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
36
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
6%
Join a sorority
6%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Men's Sports (Yellow Jackets)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Yellow Jackets)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Mindi Lynn
Admissions Office and Visit Coordinatro
701 North Clinton Street Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-2359
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
419-783-2359
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F, 9-3, Saturdays during School Year 9-12
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
mroughton@defiance.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Super 8, and Holiday Inn
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology, General.
- Molecular Biology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Finance, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Communication, General.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
05 EDUCATION.
- Education, General.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Health Teacher Education.
- History Teacher Education.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Secondary Education and Teaching.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Pre-Dentistry Studies.
08 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.
09 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Pre-Law Studies.
10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics.
11 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
12 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
13 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Criminology.
16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Graphic Design.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$31,990
Required Fees
$740
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,220
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$44,350
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateFeb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,465
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,970
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,523
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$14,027
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
1,257
Acceptance Rate
56%
Average HS GPA
3.06
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
360 - 490
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
340 - 470
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 22
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$31,990
Required Fees
$740
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,220
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$44,350
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$12,360
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$12,360
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Adrian College
Amherst College
Bard College
Bluffton University
Boston University
Brown University
Clemson University
Cornell University
Denison University
Harvard College
Heidelberg University
Kenyon College
Miami University
New York University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Ohio Northern University
Ohio University—Athens
Princeton University
Vanderbilt University
05. Academics
Student : Faculty
11 : 1
Total Faculty
77
Terminal Degree
30
Faculty
Women
41
Men
36
Minority
7
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Prominent Alumni
Terrance Rettig '68
Received the Nat. Television Broadcast Award for Imaging of Halley's Comet
Robert Head III '76
Pres. of Rockford College, Previous Pres. of Urbana College
Denise Clayton '73
First African American women appointed to a Kentucky circuit judgeship
Shaune Skinner '75
President ASC Group Inc.
Phillip Mallott '78
Past CFO, Limited Brands, Inc., Serves on numerous Boards
Lynn De Sherbinin '74
VP for Global Human Resources, Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Care Division
06. Student Body
Out of State
28% are out
of state72% are
in-state
of state72% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
599
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.33%
Asian
0.83%
Black
12.52%
Hispanic
6.84%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.00%
White
74.29%
Two or more races
2.84%
Unknown
0.67%
International
1.67%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
50%
First-Year students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Most Popular Places On Campus
George M. Smart Athletic Center
Serrick Center
Hubbard Hall
Weaner/McMaster Center
Pilgrim Library
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Mindi Lynn
Admissions Office and Visit Coordinatro
701 North Clinton Street Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-2359
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
419-783-2359
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F, 9-3, Saturdays during School Year 9-12
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
mroughton@defiance.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Toledo Airport, Detroit Airport, Fort Wayne Airport
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Super 8, and Holiday Inn
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Men's Sports (Yellow Jackets)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Yellow Jackets)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
36
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
6%
Join a sorority
6%
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateFeb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,465
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,970
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,523
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$14,027
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology, General.
- Molecular Biology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Finance, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Communication, General.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
05 EDUCATION.
- Education, General.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Health Teacher Education.
- History Teacher Education.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Secondary Education and Teaching.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Pre-Dentistry Studies.
08 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.
09 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Pre-Law Studies.
10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics.
11 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
12 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
13 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Criminology.
16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Graphic Design.
Princeton Review Advice & Resources
11 Surprising Facts About College Admission | The Princeton Review
Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
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