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Defiance College

701 N Clinton, Defiance, OH 43512

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Defiance College School Description

Defiance 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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Defiance College

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Defiance 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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:
827
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 20,630
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Defiance College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Defiance College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Men 56%
Women 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
African-American 5%
Hispanic 4%
Other 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 76%
Out-of-State 24%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 76%
Michigan 15%
Indiana 4%
Kentucky 0%
Florida 0%
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)

Defiance College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 20,630    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 20,120    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 510    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,109 32%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,481 75%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,876 97%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,645 83%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Defiance College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 18%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 410
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 510
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

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: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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