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Defiance College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.12

Acceptance Rate50%

The 50% acceptance rate means Defiance is selective enough that you should not treat test-optional as test-irrelevant. A strong SAT or ACT score can give you another way to show academic readiness, and the retention and graduation rates make it worth asking careful questions about advising, support, and fit.

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Defiance College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Defiance College is a small undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 529 students in a small-town setting. Defiance has a freshman retention rate of 56% and a 6-year graduation rate of 31%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Defiance, OH

Undergrad Enrollment529

Freshman Retention56%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate31%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Defiance College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Defiance is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Aim for your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore, choosing the last fall test based on Defiance’s application deadline rather than the April 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Defiance is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students. Tuition and fees are $29,320, and 88% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $20,227. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$29,320

Room and Board$12,202

Average Merit Award$20,227

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid88%

Average Aid Package$28,104

Average Debt at Grad$30,084

Defiance College’s listed cost of attendance is about $41,522, including tuition and fees plus room and board. Aid is common: 88% of students receive financial aid, with an average package of $28,104. Merit awards average $20,227, which can substantially reduce the billed price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,084.