At a glance
Average net price
$26,337
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
30.6%
Admission rate
48%
Undergrad size
499
In-state tuition
$29,320
Out-of-state tuition
$29,320
Cost of attendance
$53,667
Median earnings (10y)
$49,351
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 55.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (31%), social sciences (23%), business (15%).
- STEM12%
- Health4%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services31%
- Parks & recreation18.8%~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business15.2%~76 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.5%~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.3%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.4%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History4.5%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology1.8%~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.9%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
16 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 35 | $23,310 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $32,366 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 17 | $35,965 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | $29,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | $28,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Defiance College
Defiance College is a small institution located in Defiance, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 499 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Defiance College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,337 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $29,320 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $53,667 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 30.6%, a average completion outcome. 55.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,351 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Defiance College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (31% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Defiance College accepts 48% of applicants, making it selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Defiance, Ohio (town), Defiance College draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Defiance College
Q.How much does Defiance College cost?
The average net price at Defiance College is $26,337 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $53,667.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Defiance College?
Defiance College has a 6-year graduation rate of 30.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Defiance College?
Defiance College admits 48% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Defiance College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Defiance College graduate earns $49,351 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Defiance College?
Published tuition is $29,320 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Defiance College located?
Defiance College is located in Defiance, Ohio (ZIP 43512).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Defiance College at their official website.