Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Defiance College Baseball?
35% of freshmen who join Defiance College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 39%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the Defiance College roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Defiance College Baseball Players Do After College?
25% of Defiance College baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 28 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include medical and health (13%), government (6%), professional baseball (6%). Top employers include MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Central Ontario Reds, Ohio Pitbulls Baseball, Brewster Whitecaps, TFWW, Inc (TForce Worldwide).
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 28 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Defiance College Baseball?
Shane Gardner is the head baseball coach at Defiance College and has been with the program for <3 years. Defiance College competes in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference as a NAIA program in Defiance, OH.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Defiance College?
Defiance College has a 42% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.12 for admitted students, with a 39% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 61% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Defiance College is 454 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Defiance College?
Attending Defiance College costs approximately $38,778 per year, with the average student receiving $23,722 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $15,056 per year. 48% of students at Defiance College receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Defiance College Baseball?
Defiance College is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference, located in Defiance, OH.
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