Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school48%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Defiance College
Defiance, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,778
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,778
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,138
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,778
Net price (after aid)$23,722
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,929
$30k – $48k$21,601
$48k – $75k$24,386
$75k – $110k$24,726
$110k+$28,092
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,351
Median debt at graduation$26,813
Est. monthly loan payment$284
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants48%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans78%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$38.8k
Net price
$23.7k
Pell
48%
above avg
Median debt
$26.8k
Earnings (10y)
$49.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryEnglish LiteraturePhilosophy
Natural Sciences
Biology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
42%
SAT range
1043 - 1256
ACT range
22 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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About Defiance College
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- Where is Defiance College located?
- Defiance College is located in Defiance, OH, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Defiance College?
- Defiance College is a private university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Defiance College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Defiance College is approximately 42%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Defiance College?
- Defiance College's published in-state tuition is approximately $38,778 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Defiance College?
- Defiance College reports total enrollment of approximately 501 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Defiance College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Defiance College.
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