Defiance College

Defiance College
Former name
Defiance Female Seminary (1850–1903)
Motto"Defi the ordinary"
TypePrivate college
Established1850 (1850)
Religious affiliation
United Church of Christ
Academic affiliations
CIC
Endowment$19.2 million (2020)
PresidentRichanne C. Mankey
Academic staff
86
Students650
Undergraduates450
Postgraduates100
Location,
Ohio
,
United States
Campus150 acres (61 ha)
Colors    Purple and gold
NicknameYellow Jackets, Lady Jackets
Sporting affiliations
NAIAWHAC
NAIA – MSFA
Websitewww.defiance.edu

The Defiance College is a private college in Defiance, Ohio, United States. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre (80.9 ha) Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.