Defiance, OH · Private nonprofit university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $35,328 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $35,328 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,940 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $48,202 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $23,263 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $24,939 less than the sticker price — about 52% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (134), Baseball (48), Soccer (24), Basketball (20), Track & Field (13), Golf (11), Cross Country (10), Wrestling (4) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Volleyball (20), Softball (17), Basketball (15), Soccer (15), Track & Field (9), Golf (6), Cross Country (5) |
| Softball conference | HCAC |
| Head softball coach | Jordan Osborne |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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