# Defiance College

Defiance, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/defiance-college

Defiance College is a private nonprofit college in Defiance, OH with 499 undergraduates. It admits 48% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $27,873 per year ($22,644 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,327 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 48% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,546 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 656 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,177 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $27,873 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,644 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,124 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,996 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,932 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $43,277 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 499 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 36% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,327 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Defiance College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?**

Defiance College admits 48% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**Is Defiance College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Defiance College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,546 students applied to Defiance College and 656 were admitted; 134 enrolled.

**Does Defiance College consider legacy status?**

No. Defiance College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Defiance College require an essay?**

Defiance College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Defiance College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $45,177 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,873.

**What is Defiance College's graduation rate?**

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 202514. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology