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Defiance College was established as the Defiance Female Seminary in 1850, and given its current name in 1903. This independent, coeducational liberal arts college is located on a 150-acre campus in Defiance, Ohio.
Defiance College offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Courses are available in the areas of arts, history, criminal justice, business administration, education, sports management, and nursing, among others. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics department of Defiance College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Yellow Jackets, these teams compete in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference of the NCAA Division III.
The campus of Defiance College is in Defiance, OH, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its United Church of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Defiance College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Defiance College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Defiance College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
Defiance College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 973 students enrolled (876 full-time equivalent).
Defiance College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Defiance College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Defiance College
701 N Clinton
Defiance, OH 43512
General Phone: (419) 784-4010
http://www.defiance.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 72 | business administration, business, accounting, marketing, business management, finance, organizational behavior, human resources, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 50 | education, early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, international studies, English |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer security, information technology, computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, communications tech |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religious education, Christian studies, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Defiance College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 179 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Defiance College had a total enrollment of 973 students (876 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 56% |
| (Foreign Students) | 44% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 82% |
| Michigan | 9% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Defiance College offers campus housing for 547 of its 876 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Defiance, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,085 | 792 | 73% | 221 | 28% |
| Men | 616 | 455 | 74% | 134 | 29% |
| Women | 469 | 337 | 72% | 87 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,830 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Room charge | $ 3,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Defiance College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304100)
Defiance College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $65,301 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $54,744 | 5 | $51,276 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,018 | 9 | $46,781 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $51,879 | 18 | $48,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Defiance College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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