- Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $24,098 a year (2022–23)
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Defiance College reported an acceptance rate of 48% for fall 2024.
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Defiance College GPA requirements
Defiance College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Defiance College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Defiance College acceptance rate
Defiance College admitted 834 of 1,754 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Defiance College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Defiance, Ohio, with 529 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Defiance College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Defiance College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Defiance College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,098 a year at Defiance College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Defiance College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Defiance College admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How hard is it to get into Defiance College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Defiance College admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?
Defiance College's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 834 of 1,754 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Defiance College?
Defiance College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Defiance College?
A lot: Defiance College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Defiance College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Defiance College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Defiance College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Defiance College require an essay?
No. Defiance College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Defiance College accept AP credit?
Yes. Defiance College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Defiance College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,098 a year at Defiance College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Defiance College look at legacy status?
No. Defiance College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Defiance College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Defiance CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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