Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio · Private
Defiance College admitted 42% of 1,546 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 37% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Defiance College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Defiance College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Defiance College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,392 a year. After grants, students paid $24,098 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Defiance College’s acceptance rate?
Defiance College admitted 42% of applicants: 656 of 1,546 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Defiance College’s application deadline?
Defiance College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Defiance College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Defiance College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Defiance College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Defiance College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Defiance College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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