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Tiffin University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 990
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Tiffin, Ohio, Tiffin University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tiffin University is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Ohio is 18-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tiffin University is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Tiffin University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,480

Cost of attendance at Tiffin University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,480

Cost of attendance at Tiffin University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Tiffin University received on average $17,806 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,806
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 245 50% $4,560 $1,117,267
Other Federal Grant 325 67% $4,854 $1,577,634
State Grant/Scholarships 141 29% $3,068 $432,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 471 97% $13,840 $6,518,761
Total Grant & Scholarships 479 99% $17,806 $8,528,924

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tiffin University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tiffin University students is 45.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.8%.

45.2%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 27.0% 17 students
  • white 45.0% 86 students
  • unknown 42.7% 61 students
  • hispanic 39.1% 9 students
  • International Students 77.3% 34 students
  • Mixed Race 63.6% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tiffin University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tiffin University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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