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IPEDS ID: 202514
OPE ID: 00304100
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Defiance College
701 N Clinton, Defiance, Ohio 43512
General information:  (419) 784-4010
Website:  www.defiance.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Town: Distant
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  1,001 (892 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  13 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.defiance.edu/admissions.html
Financial Aidwww.defiance.edu/pages/FA_home.html
Apply Onlinewww.defiance.edu/admissions.html
Mission Statement
  www.defiance.edu/pages/info_home.html
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Religious Affiliation
United Church of Christ
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$21,830$20,630$19,740
Books and supplies$1,350$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$7,150$6,720$6,170
Other$2,000$1,850$1,650
Off Campus
Room and board$3,700$3,170$3,080
Other$2,700$2,500$2,300
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,700$2,500$2,300
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$32,330$30,200$28,560
Off Campus$29,580$27,300$26,120
Off Campus with Family$25,880$24,130$23,040
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
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Tuition payment planX
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$7,243,398
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant291
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 100% Did not receive aid: 0%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 99% Federal: 38% Pell: 38% Other Federal: 18% State/Local: 78% Institutional: 96%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $11,194 Federal: $3,164 Pell: $2,723 Other Federal: $960 State/Local: $1,496 Institutional: $8,981
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 83% Federal: 83% Non-federal: 27%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $7,197 Federal: $4,373 Non-federal: $8,804
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment1,001
Undergraduate enrollment892
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment81
Graduate enrollment109
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 80% Part-time: 20%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 47% Female: 53%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0% Black or African American: 6% Hispanic/Latino: 4% White: 89% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 82% 25 and over: 18% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 76% Out-of-state: 24% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 6% Part-time: 94%
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants1,085616469
Percent admitted73%74%72%
Percent admitted who enrolled28%29%26%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT3717%
ACT21799%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading440560
SAT Math430560
SAT Writing420560
ACT Composite1924
ACT English1724
ACT Math2025
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 62% Part-time students: 60%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 72 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 58% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 43% 6-year: 53% 8-year: 53%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 46% Female: 73%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: White: 57%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-6-
Category total-6-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-11-
Business Administration and Management, General-6-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other--18
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other-00
Business/Commerce, General412-
Finance, General-5-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-4-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-8-
Organizational Behavior Studies-4-
Category total45018
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric-3-
Category total-3-
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Communications Technology/Technician-0-
Category total-0-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-0-
Computer and Information Systems Security-6-
Information Technology-4-
Category total-10-
Education
Art Teacher Education-0-
Biology Teacher Education-00
Chemistry Teacher Education-0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-15-
Education, General--18
Education, Other-00
English/Language Arts Teacher Education-10
Health Teacher Education-0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching-10-
Mathematics Teacher Education-2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-3-
Social Studies Teacher Education-1-
Category total-3218
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General-1-
Category total-1-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Athletic Training/Trainer-3-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist-2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General-0-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)-0-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies-1-
Category total-6-
History
History, General-3-
Category total-3-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies03-
Category total03-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General-0-
Category total-0-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
International/Global Studies-1-
Category total-1-
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science-1-
Category total-1-
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-10-
Category total-10-
Philosophy and religious studies
Christian Studies-0-
Religion/Religious Studies-0-
Category total-0-
Psychology
Psychology, General-4-
Category total-4-
Public administration and social service professions
Social Work-10-
Category total-10-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Police Science317-
Forensic Science and Technology-11-
Category total328-
Social sciences
Social Sciences, General-5-
Category total-5-
Theology and religious vocations
Religious Education-0-
Category total-0-
Visual and performing arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General03-
Graphic Design-3-
Category total06-
Grand total717936
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (with football) MenWomen
Baseball34–
Basketball2019
Football119–
Golf78
Soccer2317
Softball–25
Tennis76
Track and Field, Indoor2218
Track and Field, Outdoor2218
Track and Field, X-Country811
Volleyball–12
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 1/1/1916 - 1/1/1927Terminated
1/1/1961 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations210
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations200
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible101
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible101
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,709
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,419
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.4%0.5%0.9%
Number in default723
Number in repayment291364332
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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