Defiance College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,804

Cost of attendance at Defiance College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,804

Cost of attendance at Defiance College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Defiance College was $24,369. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Defiance College

Defiance College net price calculator

$24,369

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Defiance College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,369	$882 (3%)	$24,604	$21,961	$22,769	$25,169	$26,754
2021	$25,251	$1,560 (6%)	$23,628	$24,176	$25,489	$26,087	$27,240
2020	$26,811	$727 (3%)	$23,760	$25,572	$25,131	$30,298	$30,913
2019	$26,084	$1,670 (7%)	$23,611	$23,470	$25,284	$28,805	$29,566
2018	$24,414	$581 (2%)	$24,142	$22,091	$23,079	$25,852	$28,032
2017	$24,995	$1,171 (5%)	$20,825	$22,860	$24,328	$25,934	$29,098
2016	$23,824	$728 (3%)	$22,832	$20,862	$23,912	$24,606	$27,713
2015	$24,552	$1,799 (8%)	$20,575	$21,647	$24,349	$27,141	$28,801
2014	$22,753	--	$19,982	$19,974	$24,361	$24,845	$27,382

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Defiance College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$50,630	$1,106 (2%)	$34,804	$14,426	$1,400
2021	$49,524	$724 (1%)	$33,910	$14,214	$1,400
2020	$48,800	$880 (2%)	$33,260	$14,140	$1,400
2019	$47,920	$680 (1%)	$32,700	$13,820	$1,400
2018	$47,240	$610 (1%)	$32,190	$13,650	$1,400
2017	$46,630	$698 (2%)	$31,680	$13,550	$1,400
2016	$45,932	$1,544 (3%)	$31,082	$13,450	$1,400
2015	$44,388	$1,488 (3%)	$29,916	$13,122	$1,350
2014	$42,900	$1,740 (4%)	$28,690	$12,860	$1,350
2013	$41,160	--	$27,360	$12,450	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Defiance College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 547 dormitories available to its students at $5,692 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Defiance College is $632 per month.
Does Defiance College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Defiance College for one academic year is $5,134, which works out to $570 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Defiance College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Defiance College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,400

If living off-campus, with family: $3,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,600
How much is Defiance College application fees?: Defiance College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Defiance College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Defiance College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$525	$450
For out-of-state students	$525	$450

Housing and Meal

Defiance College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Defiance College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,134	$5,692	N/A	19	547
2021	$5,034	$5,580	N/A	19	547
2020	$4,960	$5,580	N/A	19	547
2019	$4,640	$5,580	N/A	19	547
2018	$4,550	$5,500	N/A	23	547
2017	$4,450	$5,500	N/A	23	547
2016	$4,360	$5,490	N/A	19	545

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Defiance College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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