Defiance College: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
Defiance College is a private four-year university in Defiance, Ohio that competes in NAIA. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 48 | — |
| Soccer | 24 | 15 |
| Basketball | 20 | 15 |
| Volleyball | — | 20 |
| Softball | — | 17 |
| Golf | 11 | 6 |
| Cross country | 10 | 5 |
Athletic scholarships
Defiance College reported athletic aid averaging USD 4,276 per male athlete and USD 2,836 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (https://www.defiance.edu).
Guides
- Basketball scholarships for international players
- Soccer scholarships for international players
- Softball scholarships for international players
- Volleyball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at Defiance College
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Defiance College give athletic scholarships?
According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.
What division does Defiance College compete in?
It competes in NAIA.
How much does Defiance College cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 53,667 before scholarships. Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does Defiance College have on Smartrecruit?
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.