Tiffin University

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Tiffin, OH
  • 0 reviews
#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

Overview

Total enrollment

3,831
Tiffin University overview
Tiffin University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Tiffin University is a private institution located in Tiffin, Ohio, approximately 55 miles southeast of Toledo. The university, founded in 1888, operates from a suburban 130-acre campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the recently constructed Heminger Center. Known for its programs in criminal justice, business administration, and homeland security, Tiffin University maintains a teaching-focused academic environment with selective admission standards. The university houses students in several residence halls across campus and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Dragons, participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Ratings

Tiffin University is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    1 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Tiffin University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1110
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/21
  • GPA 3.11

Acceptance Rate

80%
Tiffin University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 10.9%
  • Application Fee $75

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,790
Costs for Tiffin University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,790
Books and Supplies $3,000
Other Fees $2,000
Room and Board $12,298
Budget for Other Expenses $1,000
Total One Year Cost $53,088

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Tiffin University are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Psychology. 50% of students major in Business, 30% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 8% in Psychology.

  • Business 50%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 30%
  • Psychology 8%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 3%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206048.

GPA calculator: Tiffin University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026