Defiance was founded in 1850 as Defiance Female Seminary. It became known as Defiance College in 1903 and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Defiance is a college where students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate, and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences. Building on a strong foundation of more than a century of educating citizens for lives of service and leadership, Defiance College has set forth to fulfill a vision that will enable its students to make a meaningful impact in a 21st century society.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 Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Council on Social Work Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Eduction Programs, and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Campus type Normal Carnegie Baccalaureate Colleges—Diverse Fields |
ADMISSION OFFICEOH 43512 Defiance Ohio United States Phone: (800) 520-GODC Fax: Not found Email: admissions@defiance.edu Web: Admission office ADDRESSOH 43512 Defiance Ohio United States Phone: (419) 783-2307 Fax: (419) 783-2491 More university courses: United States University courses Ohio University courses |