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Defiance College
- 701 N Clinton
- Defiance, OH 43512
- OPEID College Code: 00304100
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- General Phone: (419) 784-4010
- President: Gerald E. Wood, D.ed.
- Website: www.defiance.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 973
- College Mascot: Yellow Jackets

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Church of Christ
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.defiance.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 535 | 384 | 919 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 421 (79%) | 317 (83%) | 738 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 130 (31%) | 101 (32%) | 231 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 42 | 18% |
| ACT ® Exam | 224 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 520 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 81% | 28% | 76% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,519 | $4,093 | $1,683 | $8,856 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 364 | 332 | 264 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,630 | $19,260 | $18,470 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,630 | $19,260 | $18,470 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,720 | $6,170 | $5,860 |
| Other Expenses | $1,850 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,200 | $28,030 | $26,930 |
| Out of State | $30,200 | $28,030 | $26,930 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,630 | $20,060 | $19,270 |
| Out of State | $21,630 | $20,060 | $19,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,630 | $20,060 | $19,270 |
| Out of State | $21,630 | $20,060 | $19,270 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 973 Undergraduate: 893 Graduate: 80
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 445 Female: 528
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 417 Female: 476
- Graduate Gender Male: 28 Female: 52
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 733 Part-Time: 240
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 724 Part-Time: 169
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 9 Part-Time: 71
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Black | 63 | 6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 4% |
| White | 862 | 89% |
| Unknown | 4 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 313 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 276 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 149 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 66 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 43 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 45 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 37 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 30 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 195 | 132 | 63 |
| Faculty Status | 49 | 49 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 21 | 21 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 14 | - | 14 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 99 | 45 | 54 |
| Primarily Instruction | 99 | 45 | 54 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 30 | 27 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,962 (44) | $51,188 (26) | $48,190 (18) |
| Professor | $65,360 (7) | $63,167 (5) | $70,843 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $53,597 (11) | $56,154 (7) | $49,124 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,770 (23) | $44,428 (14) | $45,304 (9) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | - (-) | $35,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,566 (1) | - (-) | $45,566 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $45,566 (1) | - (-) | $45,566 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,680 (45) | $51,188 (26) | $47,616 (19) |
| Professor | $65,360 (7) | $63,167 (5) | $70,843 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $52,238 (12) | $56,154 (7) | $46,755 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,770 (23) | $44,428 (14) | $45,304 (9) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | - (-) | $35,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 396 | 262 | 134 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 341 | 229 | 112 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Football | 119 | 119 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Soccer | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Cross Country | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,797 | $14,774 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,740 | $1,457 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 51% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
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