The private college did not meet the criteria for its “resource base” due to unstable finances that include a lack of plans to balance the school’s budget and reduce debt, according to HLC, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The college has until Oct. 1, 2024, to submit a filing confirming it has resolved the issues that led to its probation.
Defiance College is still accredited by multiple other accrediting agencies, including the Ohio Department of Education
