A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Defiance College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 48% more male students than female students enrolled at Defiance College with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Defiance College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
322
|
| Women |
218
|
Defiance College serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
31%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202514 IPEDS survey data for Defiance College.