Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Defiance College is 62.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.71%. 2,304 men and 418 women applied to Defiance and 1,449 men and 262 women students were accepted.
Among them, 102 men and 47 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Defiance.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,722 | 2,304 | 418 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,711 | 1,449 | 262 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 149 | 102 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.86% | 62.89% | 62.68% | - | - |
| Yield | 8.71% | 7.04% | 17.94% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 5 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Defiance.
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Defiance. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 17.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 149 first-year students enrolled in Defiance. The proportion of full-time students is 97.99% and part-time students is 2.01%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 68.46% and women students is 31.54%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Defiance.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 149 | 102 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 146 | 100 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Defiance. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Defiance College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Defiance.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.defiance.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://join.defiance.edu/apply72/inquiryform |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |