Defiance College
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Church of Christ
Location
Defiance, OH
Population
40,000
Website
http://www.defiance.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
454
Men / Women
64% / 36%
White
65%
Black
28%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
1%
Mixed
1%
International
1%
Asian
0%
From State
68%
From Region
23%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
22%
Health Sciences
16%
Education
13%
Computer Science
7%
Arts
5%
Life & Natural Sciences
5%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$29,320
Est. Cost of Attendance
$53,667
10-Year ROI
$101,000
ROI Percentile
23th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
56%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
31%
Transfer-Out Rate
39%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,305 (17%)
Days Without Precipitation
227 (15%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
62%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance College | 110 | 62% / 38% | 0% | $48,377 | 95% | ||
| Computer Science | 3 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $68,289 | 76 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $66,078 | 73 | — | |
| Cybersecurity Strategy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,596 | 54 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,184 | 50 | — | |
| Biology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $49,054 | 32 | — | |
| Environmental Science | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,532 | 28 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $47,544 | 28 | 92% | |
| Nursing | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $72,610 | 82 | — | |
| Accounting | — — | — | — | $55,478 | 51 | — | |
| Business | 17 — | 82% / 18% | 0% | $41,415 | 13 | 92% | |
| Sports Management | 7 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $47,544 | 28 | 92% | |
| Communication | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,577 | 25 | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,704 | 34 | — | |
| General Studies | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $44,707 | 20 | — | |
| History | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $45,107 | 21 | — | |
| Police Science | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $53,540 | 45 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,614 | 20 | — | |
| Social Work | 10 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $49,730 | 34 | 100% | |
| Biology Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $42,244 | 14 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,410 | 8 | 96% | |
| Mathematics Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $42,166 | 14 | — | |
| Middle School Education | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $38,410 | 8 | 96% | |
| Social Studies Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $42,086 | 14 | — | |
| Special Education | 4 +2 | 75% / 25% | 0% | $42,692 | 15 | 100% | |
| Graphic Design | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $42,716 | 15 | — |