Tiffin University

About Tiffin University

Founded in rural Ohio in 1888, Tiffin University is today a nationally ranked and accredited institution with students who come from across the country and around the world. Known for its range of bachelor’s and master’s degree offerings and a student body that’s inclusive of both on-campus and online learners, TU prides itself on providing an “education for life” that’s marked by real opportunities that can lead to real-world results.

Type of Institution

4 yr

Private not-for-profit

Tuition Range

$0-$15K

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Financial Aid Percent

75%

Graduation Rate

39%

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Tuition

Range shown below is based on In-state tuition and does not include any external costs such as housing, books, etc.

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Financial Aid Percent

Includes students receiving Federal work study aid as well as aid from pell grants,federal grants, scholarships, and other sources of financial aid.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose TU

Tiffin University ranking is #93 in Regional Universities Midwest according to US News & World Report.
TU faculty members are “professionals who teach” with real-world experience and connections that could help students as they enter the job market.
The Tiffin University self-service portal and the Tiffin University Moodle Learning System provides students with “anytime, anywhere” access to learning.
Tiffin University athletics include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, softball, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. TU is a member of the National College Athletic Association (NCAA, Division II) and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics (GLIAC).

Real-World Value

Tiffin University tuition is designed to be affordable. Add to that a wide range of academic and professional support services and the result is what Tiffin describes as “an education built for the real world.” Services include everything from one-on-one peer tutoring to skill-building workshops, networking opportunities and job fairs.

Tiffin University Online

Students who attend Tiffin University online can take advantage of programs that are flexible and optimized according to their career goals. Online learners have many opportunities to communicate with classmates and professors, including discussion forums and direct messaging.

Tiffin University Moodle

Online students must have daily access to a computer and the internet in order to utilize the Tiffin University Moodle Learning System: an open source software that provides a robust, secure and personalized learning environment for activities such as assignment submission, discussion forums and file downloads.

Tiffin University On-Campus

For traditional seated students, the Tiffin, Ohio campus features historic red brick and sandstone buildings that date back to the 1880s as well as newer facilities such as the Tiffin University bookstore, the Heminger Center, Hertzer Technology Center and the Hayes Center for the Arts. Graduate and undergraduate programs are also offered in Fremont, Toledo, at several sites in the Greater Cleveland area and in Bucharest, Romania.

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Mission, Vision and Values

TU believes in providing students with an affordable education and practical, industry-specific skills that can help propel them to career success.

Admissions

TU’s online admissions process is simple and there is no application fee.

Minimum requirements for Bachelor’s degree program applicants:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, graduation from an accredited associate degree program or currently attending an accredited undergraduate degree program
Minimum 2.25 GPA for freshman applicants; minimum 2.0 GPA for transfer applicants

Minimum requirements for Master’s degree program applicants:

Bachelor’s degree, three-year undergraduate professional degree from an accredited higher education institution or currently attending an accredited MBA program
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
Resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement with clear goal for pursuing graduate studies

For MBA applicants, completion of undergraduate courses in at least eight of the following subjects: marketing, business finance, accounting, management, legal environment, economics, business ethics, global dimension, information systems, statistics/mathematics, business policy

Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation

Tiffin University has a total graduate enrollment of 744

Graduate attendance rate of 74% part-time and 26% full-time

For the years 2018-2019 Tiffin University awarded: 469 bachelor's degrees, 362 master's degrees

Financial Aid

More than 90 percent of Tiffin University students receive financial aid through sources such as TU grants and scholarships, federal and state grants, federal and private loans and federal work study programs.

TU is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to offer seated and online degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s level. In terms of accreditation—a process of institutional peer review by non-for-profit agencies who evaluate colleges, universities and educational programs for continuous quality—Tiffin University and its individual programs have been awarded the following:

Tiffin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Tiffin University School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Tiffin University Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degree programs are accredited by the European Council for Business Education (ECBE)

Campus Locations

Tiffin University: Online
Tiffin OH 44883 155 Miami St
Tiffin University: Tiffin, OH
155 Miami St, Tiffin, OH, 44883

Tiffin University Academics and Degree Programs

Students can pursue a degree on campus, online, or enjoy a little bit of both. Programs are concentrated in three schools:

Tiffin University School of Business

The mission of the Tiffin University School of Business is to prepare students for professional, managerial, and leadership positions in both the public sector and private sector for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on development of the communication, technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills needed by successful organizations competing in a global environment. Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degree programs are offered in on-campus and online formats.

Tiffin University School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences

Programs offered through the Tiffin University School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences blend academic theory with practitioner experience to prepare students to meet current and future criminal justice and social science challenges in a complex and diverse world. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Humanities (MH) and Master of Education (MEd) degree programs are offered in on-campus and online formats.

Tiffin University School of Arts and Sciences

General education courses offered through the Tiffin University School of Arts and Sciences help students develop critical thinking skills and learn how to engage in teamwork, communicate with clarity and understand the cultural and ethical implications of human behavior. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS in CJ) degree programs are offered in on-campus and online formats.