Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Defiance College is a private town institution in Defiance, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 454 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,351 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,722.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1903, the Defiance Female Seminary formally became Defiance College, making it one of only two religious-affiliated colleges to begin operation in Ohio during the 20th century.
- •During President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964), the campus increased in size to 140 acres (56.
- •On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for the Anthony Wayne Library of American Study.
- •The college was put on probation in 2023 for concerns with one out of the eighteen accreditation criteria.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
22.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-1.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average