Defiance College: what international applicants need

What are Defiance College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Defiance College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?

47.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Defiance College admitted 834 of its 1,754 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Defiance College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Defiance College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is Defiance College's application fee for international students?

Defiance College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Defiance College accept?

Defiance College lists the TOEFL iBT and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Defiance College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Defiance College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Defiance College require?

Defiance College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Defiance College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Defiance College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Defiance College have?

7 of Defiance College's 529 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Defiance College cost for international students?

Defiance College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $29,320, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,606. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $46,402 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source