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Tiffin University
Most applicants get into Tiffin University — 80% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Tiffin University anchors the college town of Tiffin, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 5.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $74,964 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,644 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,051 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 870 and 1120 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Tiffin University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 870–1120 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Tiffin University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 510 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tiffin University received 4,785 applications and admitted 3,817 (79.8%), with 504 enrolling.
How Tiffin University compares
| Tiffin University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,790 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $35,942 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Tiffin University's median earnings are $35,942 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $34,790 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Tiffin University lists tuition at $34,790 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Tiffin University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,790 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Tiffin University enrolls 2,051 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Tiffin University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Tiffin University students — 39.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Tiffin University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,964 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | $71,296 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,059 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,927 |
| Marketing | $63,802 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,862 |
| Security Science and Technology | $57,509 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $50,934 |
| Psychology, Other | $50,430 |
Median earnings for these 9 Tiffin University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $35,942 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Tiffin University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tiffin University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 870–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 80% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Tiffin University's acceptance rate?
79.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,817 admitted from 4,785 applicants.
How much does Tiffin University cost?
At Tiffin University, published tuition is $34,790 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Tiffin University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Tiffin University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $35,942 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Ursuline College — 74.9% admitted
- Walsh University — 70.7% admitted
- Wittenberg University — 72.4% admitted
- Youngstown State University — 84.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.