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At Defiance College, smaller is stronger. Our campus is a place of empowered learning and self exploration – where students and staff are known by name. Come experience for yourself the magic of being a part of our community.

Defiance College is in the Northwest corner of Ohio at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee Rivers; one hour from Lima and Toledo, Ohio, and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two hours from Detroit, Michigan; three hours from Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; and four hours from Chicago, Illinois. The city of Defiance has 18,000 residents.

Discover Defiance Days

Don’t miss out! Discover Defiance Days are your chance to learn what makes Defiance College decidedly different. High school seniors are encouraged to discover the next steps to becoming a Yellow Jacket. REGISTER for Discover Defiance Day or call
419-783-2359.

  • September 28
  • October 26
  • November 9
  • February 1
  • February 15

Defiance College Preview Days provide an overview for high school sophomores and seniors beginning their college search. REGISTER for Preview Day or call 419-783-2359.

  • April 26
  • May 17

Campus Map

1. Defiance Hall
2. Schauffler Hall
3. Mikula-Frey Science Center
4. Tenzer Hall
5. Carma J. Rowe Science Hall
6. Hubbard Hall/McCann Center
7. Serrick Campus Center
8. Dana Hall
9. Schomburg Auditorium
10. Art Center / Women’s Commission Art Gallery

11. Pilgrim Library
12. McReynolds Hall
13. Whitney Hall
14. Jacket Suites
15. Justin F. Coressel Stadium
16. Alumni Football Field
17. Craig A. Rutter Field
18. St. John’s UCC
19. Karl H. Weaner Community Center
20. McMaster Center

21. E. Stevens Dix Tennis Facility
22. Football Practice Fields
23. Matthew Winsper-Knobel Memorial Soccer Field
24. Soccer Practice Field
25. Sal Hench Softball Field
26. Maintenance Department
27. President’s Home
28. Parking
29. George M. Smart Athletic Center

Our Values:

To Know To Understand To Lead To Serve

Defiance College graduates students to lead distinctive lives in their chosen professions through a spirit of service by preparing them To Know, To Understand, To Lead, and To Serve.