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Defiance College

701 North Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512-1610, USA

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US ranking
position: 915
Tuition & fees per year: $29,320
Acceptance rate: 42.00%
Median alumni salary: $33,634
Avg. SAT and ACT: 985 SAT, 20 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Defiance College?

Graduation rates at Defiance College are relatively low compared to national standards. The overall graduation rate stands at 37%, placing the institution in the bottom 15% of colleges nationwide. When broken down by gender, 29% of men graduate, which also ranks in the bottom 15%, while women have a higher graduation rate at 51%, positioning them in the bottom 30%.

The four-year graduation rate is even lower at 29%, situating Defiance College in the bottom 25%, indicating that fewer than one-third of students complete their degrees within the traditional timeframe. Extending the window to six years improves the rate to 37%, but it remains within the bottom 20% nationally. Additionally, the college's student retention rate is 61%, placing it in the bottom 15% and suggesting challenges in maintaining student enrollment from year to year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Defiance College?

Graduates of Defiance College with degrees in Criminal Justice and Corrections can expect to earn around $35,965 annually. Those who complete a program in Business/Commerce, General, have a slightly lower average earning potential, with annual salaries near $32,366. Additionally, the Health and Physical Education/Fitness degree holders typically earn about $23,310 per year.

Defiance College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 37%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 29%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 37%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Defiance College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Defiance College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

011

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

022

Education

11213

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

202

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

415

Mathematics and Statistics

011

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

11920

Psychology

202

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

448

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

213

Visual and Performing Arts

426

Health Professions and Related Programs

213

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

51116

History

123

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

123

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

5914

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