Introduction and Overview

Defiance College is a comprehensive private college located in Defiance, Ohio, USA, offering preparatory, associate, undergraduate and graduate courses covering multiple disciplines.

History and Establishment

The school was founded in 1850 and has a long history.

Strength of School

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 1:10, and the average class size is 15. The smaller class size is conducive to interaction and communication between students and teachers, and students can get more personal attention and guidance.

Academic Achievements: The school's curriculum has been officially approved by the Ohio Higher Education Commission and has been accredited by the American Higher Education Commission and the Higher Education Accreditation Commission. According to New Oriental Information, among the graduates in recent years, some have entered the Cleveland Clinic, JPMorgan Chase Group and the Federal Reserve Bank, and some have entered top graduate schools in the United States such as California State University, Long Beach, and Loyola University Chicago.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with advanced teaching equipment and supporting facilities, and has established cooperative relationships with local enterprises and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

Nature of the institution

Private liberal arts college.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the perfect combination of classroom theory and practical activities, attach importance to the impact of education on students' future careers and lives, and strive to cultivate students' comprehensive qualities and professional abilities, so that students can smoothly enter the workplace and succeed after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Business/commerce, sports and fitness management, sports science and kinesiology, criminal justice/police science, social work and other majors are more popular, have a certain influence in the local and regional areas, and have provided a lot of professional talents for related industries.

Key laboratories: No reports on particularly famous key laboratories have been found, but the school will provide corresponding practical teaching facilities and venues for students of various majors.

Department

No relevant information on the clear division of the school's departments has been found, but it is known that the school offers professional courses in many fields including liberal arts, science, business, and medicine.

Ranking

In the 2024 edition of the Best College Rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Defiance College ranked 50th among colleges in the Midwest and 52nd among the best performers in social mobility.

Costs

For the 2023-2024 school year, tuition and fees are $38,778, and room and board are $12,138. The school will provide a certain percentage of scholarships or grants to outstanding applicants, and the average need-based aid plan is $27,996.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​150 acres, is of moderate size, and is equipped with advanced teaching equipment and supporting facilities. The campus has infrastructure such as libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, dormitories, etc., which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Campus Culture: The atmosphere of liberal arts is strong, and the faculty and staff care about students. The school perfectly combines classroom theory with practical activities, and also organizes various student activities, such as club activities, sports competitions, cultural festivals, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus Safety: Campus police patrol regularly 24 hours a day, and security guards are on duty in the evening and at night to ensure campus safety.