School Description
Provided by Defiance CollegeDefiance College is an independent, coeducational institution related to the United Church of Christ. Through personal caring attention within an ecumenical Christian environment that values people with different beliefs, our community of learners is dedicated to nurturing the whole person through development of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions of self. We seek to inspire within our students a search for truth, a sensitivity to our world and the diverse cultures within it, the ability to lead in their chosen professions, and a spirit of service. We want them to know, to understand, to lead, and to serve.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDefiance College is an independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located on a campus in a residential area of Defiance, Ohio. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary.
Although a small-town midwestern campus, the student body historically has drawn many students from the east coast and internationally. It is related to the United Church of Christ, and key administrative positions historically have been filled by trained clergy. However, the college does not prosetlyize, preferring to teach Christianity by example. The small-town atmosphere, student life, athletics, and the picturesque campus helped the Defiance College gain recognition as one of the best colleges of 2008 by U.S. News and World Report.
History
The college began as Defiance Female Seminary in 1850, opened by the Christian Church to provide schooling for young women. William Curtis Holgate, a local businessman, donated most of the campus. 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.
The Christian Church was one of four denominations that united in 1957 to become the United Church of Christ, which Defiance College continues to be affiliated with. Both men and women of all religious backgrounds are welcomed. Defiance College emphasizes service learning and requires all of its students to participate in community-service activities in order to graduate.
McCann Era
President Dwight D. Eisenhower paid two visits to Defiance College. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for Anthony Wayne Library of American Study. He re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963 to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room", honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and Kevin C. McCann, then president of the college.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- United Church of Christ
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Yellow Jackets
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 938
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Defiance College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Fine/Studio Arts
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Fine/Studio Arts
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General Studies
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Business
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Management
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources/Conservation
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Natural Resources/Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Christian Studies
Students of this major study the philosophy and teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles, and the subsequent intellectual and cultural movements and institutions based on Christianity. This program includes instruction in Christian sacred scripture, Christian literature and philosophy, and studies of one or more of the main branches of the faith and their cultural context including Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and others.See more schools with programs in Christian Studies
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Christian Studies
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Visual Arts
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Organizational Behavior Studies
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies, organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis.See more schools with programs in Organizational Behavior Studies
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Business/Commerce
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Graphic Design
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Other Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Software Development
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Business
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Management
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Education
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 64% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,470 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 460 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,875 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,450 | 80% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,826 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,529 | 85% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 72% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 16% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 400 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 100% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
