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Defiance College
About 48 in 100 applicants get into Defiance College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Defiance College anchors the college town of Defiance, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Criminal Justice and Corrections, where graduates median $54,633 four years out. Faculty pay averages $79,752 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 499 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 55.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Defiance College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 47.5% who got into Defiance College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Defiance College received 1,546 applications and admitted 656 (42.4%), with 134 enrolling.
How Defiance College compares
| Defiance College | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 47.5% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,320 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,351 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Defiance College's median earnings are $49,351 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $29,320 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Defiance College lists tuition at $29,320 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Defiance College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $29,320 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 499 undergraduates, Defiance College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Defiance College students — 30.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Defiance College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,633 |
| Social Work | $50,745 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $46,536 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,980 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,194 |
Median earnings for these 5 Defiance College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,351 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Defiance College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Defiance College?
Defiance College doesn't look at test scores; its 47.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?
42.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 656 admitted from 1,546 applicants.
How much does Defiance College cost?
At Defiance College, published tuition is $29,320 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Defiance College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Defiance College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,351 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science — 45.7% admitted
- Cleveland Institute of Music — 47.3% admitted
- Ohio Christian University — 38% admitted
- The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences — 58.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.