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Tiffin University

#337 in US ranking Tiffin, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,227
Tuition & fees
$35,400
Avg. aid
$19,098
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
910–1110
ACT range
15–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$46,517
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Tiffin University?

Tiffin University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from any specialized accreditation that may apply to an individual business, health, or other professional program.

Accreditation is important for eligibility to participate in federal student-aid programs, but it does not ensure that another college will accept a particular transfer course. Nor does institutional accreditation alone establish eligibility for a professional license. Students entering a licensed occupation should verify the exact degree's current specialized accreditation and their intended state's licensing rules before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Tiffin University?

First-year applicants generally need an application, a completed high school education or recognized equivalent, and a secondary-school record. Tiffin considers high school GPA and requires the school record; class rank, recommendations, and college-preparatory coursework may be considered but are not generally required. Admission is selective rather than open.

SAT and ACT scores may be considered but are not required under the reported admissions policy. Among enrolled first-time students, about half submitted ACT scores, illustrating why a submitted-score statistic should not be mistaken for a testing requirement. International applicants should check the university's current English-proficiency and credential-documentation rules; requirements can vary by background and program.

The reported first-year admission rate was about 80%, reflecting 4,762 offers from 5,949 applications. This describes a past applicant group, not an individual's likelihood of admission. Applicants to a specific major or graduate program should check its current academic prerequisites, materials, and deadline separately from the general undergraduate process.

What are the application fees and waivers at Tiffin University?

A $75 undergraduate application fee appears in reported admissions information for Tiffin University. Applicants should confirm the fee shown for their application route before submitting: fees and waiver procedures can change, and graduate or other applicant categories may have different rules.

Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions whether they qualify and how to request it before paying. An application fee is separate from an enrollment deposit, tuition, and any later housing charge; a waiver of one does not necessarily waive the others.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Tiffin University?

Army and Air Force ROTC opportunities are reported through cooperating host institutions rather than ROTC units operated by Tiffin University on its own campus. Students should confirm the active host arrangement, travel expectations, and course-registration process with the university and the relevant ROTC detachment before planning a schedule around participation.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are separate decisions. Eligibility, medical and fitness standards, scholarship applications, and any eventual service obligation depend on the branch and the student's circumstances. An applicant should obtain those terms from the host unit rather than assume that university admission includes an ROTC place or funding.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Tiffin University?

Tiffin University generally accepts transfer-credit applications from students who have attended other accredited institutions. Transfer applicants should submit the university's application and official transcripts from every college attended; admissions and credit evaluation are separate steps.

Reported policies also allow consideration of Advanced Placement, CLEP, DSST/DANTES, ACE-recommended learning, and some credit for life experience. Acceptance of a credit source does not mean every course will fulfill a specific major requirement. Transfer students should request a written evaluation showing how credits apply to general education, the major, electives, and the credits still required at Tiffin.

Transfer entry has been available in multiple terms. Before accepting an offer, applicants should confirm the current start dates, any program-specific GPA or prerequisite rules, and the minimum number of credits that must be completed through Tiffin University for the intended degree.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Tiffin University?

Students interested in international study should ask Tiffin University which study-abroad or other international-learning options are currently open to their program. The availability of a trip or partner opportunity can change by term and is not the same as a standing semester-long exchange for every major.

Before committing, students need approval for how overseas coursework will count toward their degree. They should also compare program charges, travel and passport costs, and the treatment of institutional and federal aid. A short faculty-led experience and a semester with an outside provider can have substantially different credit and financial-aid arrangements.

Tiffin University Admissions Factors

SAT range
910–1110
4001600
ACT range
15–21
136
Acceptance rate
80%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
80%
Ohio
78%
US
78%

11% of admitted students enrolled (517 of 4,762)

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 6-11
ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29
ACT in range 30-36

Tiffin University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 5,949
Admission
Total: 4,762
Enrolled
Total: 517
Women
Men

How to Apply to Tiffin University

Application fee

$75

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Tiffin University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 357
Out-of-state: 139
International: 21

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 517
Transfer: 167

Tiffin University Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

50%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

21%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

Yes

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Considered but not required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Considered but not required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Tiffin University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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