Defiance College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5854 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1639 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1553 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #59 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #3483 of 4,268 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 464
- Graduates
- 47
- Male:Female Ratio
- 60:40
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.defiance.edu
Defiance College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Defiance College has an acceptance rate of 42% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 46% | 33% |
| Applicants | 1,546 | 1,131 | 415 |
| Admissions | 656 | 519 | 137 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 133 | 94 | 39 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
76 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
51 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 324 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 125 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 40 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Defiance College is $24,098 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,929 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,601 |
| $48-75K | $24,386 |
| $75-110K | $24,726 |
| $110K+ | $28,092 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,978 | $9,036 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,978 | $9,036 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,978 | $9,036 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | |
| Fee in-state | $800 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 545 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,138 |
| Room charge | $6,382 |
| Meal charge | $5,756 |
Defiance College majors
Defiance College has granted 85 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 17 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Defiance College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | 2 | |
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Psychology, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 85 | 17 |
Defiance College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 29% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Defiance College has published 212 scientific papers with 1,873 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Mathematics, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, and Math Teachers.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 13 |
| 1994 | 0 | 14 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 1 | 16 |
| 1997 | 0 | 11 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 24 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 |
| 2003 | 8 | 17 |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 | 19 |
| 2010 | 6 | 22 |
| 2011 | 9 | 47 |
| 2012 | 7 | 39 |
| 2013 | 0 | 38 |
| 2014 | 6 | 69 |
| 2015 | 5 | 69 |
| 2016 | 5 | 98 |
| 2017 | 7 | 100 |
| 2018 | 2 | 96 |
| 2019 | 4 | 115 |
| 2020 | 6 | 137 |
| 2021 | 3 | 130 |
| 2022 | 3 | 108 |
| 2023 | 11 | 173 |
| 2024 | 4 | 148 |
Notable alumni
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John Ashton
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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John David Ashton was an American actor, known for his roles in the Beverly Hills Cop films, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Midnight Run.
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Richard Mourdock
- Occupations
- geologistpolitician
- Biography
-
Richard Earl Mourdock is an American politician who served as treasurer of the state of Indiana from 2007 to 2014. Running with the support of the Tea Party movement, he defeated six-term incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Lugar in the May 2012 Republican primary election for U.S. Senate. He lost the November 6, 2012 general election for Lugar's seat to Democratic congressman Joe Donnelly.
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Paul Gillmor
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officerlawyer
- Biography
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Paul Eugene Gillmor was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. representative from the 5th congressional district of Ohio from 1989 until his death in 2007.
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Terence T. Henricks
- Occupations
- astronautmilitary officeraircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Terence Thomas "Tom" Henricks is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and a former NASA astronaut. He served on four Space Shuttle missions.
General info
| Founded | 1850 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Defy the ordinary |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 136 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 701 N Clinton St. Defiance, Ohio, 43512 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 4197844010 |