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Tiffin University is a private, co-educational university, located in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Tiffin University, abbreviated as TU, was established in 1888. The university is spread across a 110-acre campus. TU offers a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, degree completion, and online programs. The courses of study are offered through the following academic schools:
Tiffin University is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. The athletics teams of TU are nicknamed the Dragons, and they participate in varsity sports including wrestling, tennis, football, cross country, baseball, golf, equestrian, and track and field.
Tiffin University is found in Tiffin, OH. Tiffin is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Tiffin University.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to Tiffin University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 502.
Students numbered 2,357 in 2007-2008 at Tiffin University.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Tiffin University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Tiffin University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Tiffin University is to:
offer quality, professionally-focused, student-centered undergraduate and graduate degree programs and life-long learning opportunities to prepare traditional college-age students and adult students for successful careers and for productive and satisfying lives of excellence, leadership and service.
work with employers and specific professions to anticipate, design, and deliver effective academic programs that reflect evolving professional needs and intellectual requirements of the future."
More complete details are provided below.
Tiffin University
155 Miami Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
http://www.tiffin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 204 | business management, non-profit management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, human resources, international business, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 154 | criminal justice and administration, security and protective services, criminology, forensic science, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 64 | forensic psychology, psychology, substance abuse counseling, organizational psychology, experimental psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information science, computer and info science, information technology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | humanities, international relations, English, general studies, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 4 | public relations, journalism, mass communication, digital communications, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Law | 1 | legal studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management, art studies |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, education |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | equine science |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Tiffin University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 271 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 196 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Tiffin University had a total enrollment of 2,357 students (1,811 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 55% |
| (Foreign Students) | 45% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 80% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Tiffin University offers campus housing for 640 of its 1,811 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tiffin, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,212 | 1,452 | 66% | 358 | 25% |
| Men | 1,173 | 745 | 64% | 186 | 25% |
| Women | 1,039 | 707 | 68% | 172 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 502 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,220 |
| Room and board | $ 7,580 |
| Room charge | $ 3,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Tiffin University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 312100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $69,357 | 5 | $64,000 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $58,054 | 7 | $52,929 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $47,969 | 11 | $48,627 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $47,000 | 8 | $37,344 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $56,969 | 31 | $49,166 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 235 | 145 | 380 |
| Football | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| Track | 48 | 27 | 75 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 106 | 146 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tiffin University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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