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Tiffin University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 80%, Tiffin University is an accessible private college in Ohio. Because it admits most qualified applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Tiffin University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Tiffin University weighs, where it ranks among Ohio schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
910-1110
of admitted students
Type
Private
Tiffin, OH
Average net price
$26,500
per year after aid

What do students study at Tiffin University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 118 (30.9%)Psychology · 80 (20.9%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 71 (18.6%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 36 (9.4%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 26 (6.8%)Computer and Information Sciences · 16 (4.2%)Military Technologies · 15 (3.9%)

Will I get into Tiffin University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Tiffin University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Tiffin University?

Tiffin University admits most qualified applicants (around 80%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Tiffin University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Tiffin University hard to get into?

Tiffin University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 80% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Tiffin University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Tiffin University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Tiffin University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Tiffin University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Tiffin University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Tiffin University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1010 SAT?

About 92% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1010 SAT, the middle of Tiffin University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1110 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Tiffin University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 91025th pctSAT 1010middleSAT 111075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.527%Target47%Likely68%Likely51%Likely
2.857%Likely76%Safety88%Safety84%Safety
3.183%Safety92%Safety97%Safety97%Safety
3.495%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/tiffin-university.

How to get into Tiffin University

Built from Tiffin University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Tiffin University, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Tiffin University carries about a 3.12 core GPA and a 1060 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 910 to 1110 SAT (15 to 21 ACT). Submit a score at 1010 or higher; below 910, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Tiffin University weighs

Tiffin University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Tiffin University's exact dates at www.tiffin.edu.

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How many students apply to Tiffin University, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Tiffin University received 4,785 applications and admitted 3,817, an acceptance rate of 79.8%. 504 enrolled. Only about 13% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Tiffin University enrolls about 2,051 undergraduates in total, 50% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Applied
4,785
fall 2023
Admitted
3,817
79.8% of applicants
Enrolled
504
13% yield
Undergraduates
2,051
Tiffin, distant town

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Tiffin University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Tiffin University scored between 910 and 1110 on the SAT (average 986). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 15 to 21. A score above 1110 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 910 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Tiffin University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
910-1110
average 986
ACT middle 50%
15-21
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Tiffin University looks for

What Tiffin University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Tiffin University leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Tiffin University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Tiffin University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Tiffin University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Tiffin University cost after financial aid?

Tiffin University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $48,004 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $34,790. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,500 a year, and it ranges from $24,278 for families earning under $30,000 to $29,977 for families earning over $110,000. 31% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$48,004
per year, before aid
Average net price
$26,500
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
31%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$24,278
$30k to $48k$22,255
$48k to $75k$24,974
$75k to $110k$29,205
Over $110k$29,977

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Tiffin University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Tiffin University student who received federal aid earns $35,942 a year, up from $42,475 at six years. 40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $27,000; 50% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$35,942
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
40%
within six years
Retention
72%
return for year two
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Tiffin University compares in Ohio

Tiffin University ranks #29 most selective of 45 schools in Ohio in our database.

Among the 45 Ohio schools we track, Tiffin University ranks #29 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Denison University (17%) and Kenyon College (31%) sit nearby, which makes Ohio a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Denison University
17%acceptance · OH
Kenyon College
31%acceptance · OH
Oberlin College
34%acceptance · OH
Case Western Reserve University
37%acceptance · OH
Wilberforce University
41%acceptance · OH
Defiance College
48%acceptance · OH
Ohio Wesleyan University
56%acceptance · OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville
58%acceptance · OH
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Similar to Tiffin University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Tiffin University with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Creighton University, Arcadia University, and Cornell College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Creighton University
80%acceptance · NE
Arcadia University
80%acceptance · PA
Cornell College
80%acceptance · IA
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80%acceptance · NC
Ripon College
80%acceptance · WI
Seton Hill University
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Frequently asked questions

What is Tiffin University's acceptance rate?

Tiffin University admitted 3,817 of 4,785 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 79.8% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 13% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Tiffin University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 910 to 1110 on the SAT and 15 to 21 on the ACT. A score above 1110 is in the top quarter of admits. Tiffin University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Tiffin University test-optional?

Yes. Tiffin University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Tiffin University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Tiffin University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $26,500 a year against a sticker price of about $48,004. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $24,278 on average.

What do Tiffin University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Tiffin University are $35,942 a year among students who received federal aid, and 40% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Tiffin University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Tiffin University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Tiffin University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Tiffin University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Tiffin University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Tiffin University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.