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Defiance College

Defiance, OH 4-Year Private
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Defiance College Admissions

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Defiance College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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Defiance College 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 6%
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 14%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 86%
Waitlist No

Defiance College Application Deadlines

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Want to Apply Early to Defiance College?


Defiance College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Defiance College directly for more information about early applications.

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Transferring to Defiance College

For more information on transferring to Defiance College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Defiance College

Defiance College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Defiance College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Defiance College

What does Defiance College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Class Rank Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Application Essay Considered
Interview Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with Defiance College for more information on admission factors.

Defiance College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Defiance College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Defiance College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Transcript of High School Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.25

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Defiance College?

Students admitted to Defiance College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 86% submitted a class rank. At Defiance College 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 27% were in the top 25% and 64% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Defiance College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA ––
3.75 and 3.99 ––
3.50 and 3.74 ––
3.25 and 3.49 ––
3.00 and 3.24 ––
2.50 and 2.9 ––
2.00 and 2.49 ––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Defiance College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Defiance College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Defiance College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 14% of Defiance College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 86% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Defiance College?

What is a Good ACT Score for Defiance College?

To be most competitive at Defiance College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Defiance College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Defiance College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

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Defiance College Admissions FAQs


Do I have to submit test scores to Defiance College?

❌ No, Defiance College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Defiance College?

🟨 Defiance College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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Defiance College Application Deadline

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Transfer Applications are Due

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Defiance College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

18 - 22

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

22 and Above

Good

18 to 22

Avg

18 and Less

Low

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Defiance College SAT Scores

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Defiance College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.12

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Defiance College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.12. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

630

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$34,556

Out-of-State

$34,556

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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