Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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(419)784-4010
Private, non-profit | 930 students
Defiance College is an independent, coeducational institution related to the United Church of Christ. Through personal caring attention within an ecumenical Christian environment that values people with different beliefs, our community of learners is dedicated to nurturing the whole person through development of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions of self. We seek to inspire within our students a search for truth, a sensitivity to our world and the diverse cultures within it, the ability to lead in their chosen professions, and a spirit of service. We want them to know, to understand, to lead, and to serve.
School Overview: |
Defiance College
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| County | Defiance County, OH | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 673 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 154 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 18 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 85 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 930 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 505 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,229 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 79% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,589 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 100% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $7,087 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 85% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,153 | |
School Notes:
- Weekend College offers students the chance to earn a Master's degree in Business and Organizational Leadership, or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, or Organizational Supervision and Leadership in a flexible every-other weekend format. Weekend College also offers an associate degree in Business Administration and a minor in Information Technology.
- Northwest corner of Ohio at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee Rivers; one hour from Lima and Toledo, Ohio, and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two hours from Detroit, Michigan; two-and-a-half hours from Columbus and four hours from Chicago, Illinois. The city of Defiance has 18,000 residents. The campus is located on 150 acres in a beautiful residential area of Defiance, which includes 18 buildings and access to the 200 acre Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary.
- DC has once again been designated by U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges as one of the top schools in the nation for its service learning program
- Defiance College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Ohio Board of Regents, the National Council of Teacher Education, the Council on Social Work Education, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Eduction Programs.
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