Defiance College

Defiance, OH
701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-4010

Defiance College is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Defiance, Ohio, United States. The college was founded in 1850 by the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the denomination. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college's current president is Dr. Rich James. The school's mascot is the Yellow Jacket and its colors are black and gold.

The college offers bachelor's degrees in over 30 majors and minors. Areas of study include business, education, English, history, psychology, and more. The college also offers a Master of Education degree. Defiance College has an enrollment of just over 1,000 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.

The college is located on a 108-acre campus in the city of Defiance. The campus includes several academic and administrative buildings, as well as a chapel, library, gymnasium, and residence halls.

Defiance College is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The college offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable.

Defiance College is a great choice for students who are looking for a small, private college experience. The college offers a variety of academic programs, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and a commitment to affordability.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 607

Acceptance Rate: 54.92%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.defiance.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.defiance.edu/financial-aid/index.html

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $48324

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $48324

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Defiance College is $179206.23. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Defiance College. For graduates of Defiance College, we saw an average early-career income of $43900.00 and mid-career income of $84400.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.