Overview
Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio has competed in varsity esports since 2018. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (defianceathletics.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $26,337 per year, an acceptance rate of 48% and a graduation rate of 31% across 499 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Defiance
No esports scholarships published
Defiance doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- Not published
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- eSports Arena
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $29,320 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $26,337 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 50% |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,813 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Who studies at Defiance
499 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 53%
- Hispanic/Latino 7%
- Black 35%
- Asian 0%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 1%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 36%
- First-generation
- 36%
- Pell recipients
- 50%
Frequently asked questions
Does Defiance offer esports scholarships?
No esports scholarship terms are published. Ask the coaching staff about athletic or activity awards during recruiting. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (defianceathletics.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Defiance esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Defiance College runs or formally sponsors its esports program.
How much does Defiance cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $26,337. Published tuition is $29,320 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Defiance?
Defiance admits 48% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Defiance start varsity esports?
Defiance's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: defianceathletics.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
An athletics release (July 2025, seen via search snippet) names Mike Vanderpool head coach for 2025-26, the program's 8th season (it began in 2018-19). Athletics nav links a 2026-27 roster. Titles unverified (the Presto site blocked fetches).
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