What division is Defiance?

Defiance competes at the NAIA level in the HCAC.

What GPA do you need for Defiance?

The average GPA at Defiance is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Defiance has an enrollment of approximately 499 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Defiance?

Defiance has an acceptance rate of 48%.

How do I get recruited to play at Defiance?

To get recruited at Defiance, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Defiance's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Defiance

Defiance, OHNAIAHCAC

Updated July 13, 2026

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NAIA

Division

499

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

48%

Acceptance

31%

Graduation

56%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Defiance is a NAIA program in the HCAC, located in Defiance, OH. We map football, basketball, track & field, and flag football at Defiance, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, track & field, and flag football.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

31%

Acceptance

48%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Retention

56%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$39,303

Building its first roster, announced 2027

Coaching Staff261 coaches across football, basketball, track & field, and flag football

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About Defiance Athletics

Defiance is a NAIA athletic program located in Defiance, OH, competing in the HCAC. With an enrollment of 499 students, Defiance offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, track & field, and flag football at Defiance, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Defiance is 3.2. The school maintains a 31% graduation rate.

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