Tiffin University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,780

2.09% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,811

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.25%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.7%

3,751 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,934

59.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45%

215 Graduates

About

Tiffin University is a higher education institution located in Seneca County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tiffin University were General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (42 degrees), and Forensic Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2021, 749 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tiffin University. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (438 degrees), 4.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tiffin University is $27,780, which is $4,596 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tiffin University is $27,780, which is $4,596 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,811.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Tiffin University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,780

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tiffin University was $27,780. The cost of tuition at Tiffin University is $4,596 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tiffin University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,811

2021 Value

8.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tiffin University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,811. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tiffin University grew by 8.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tiffin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,470

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tiffin University was of $12,470 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.97% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tiffin University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Tiffin University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.67% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tiffin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tiffin University was 1.25%, which represents 13 out of the 1038 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tiffin University received 3,751 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,751 applicants, 2,766 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,934 students enrolled at Tiffin University in 2021.

Tiffin University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,766

Accepted Out of 3,751

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tiffin University was 73.7% (2,766 admissions from 3,751 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20.8%, while admissions declined by −6.55%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tiffin University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Tiffin University had a total enrollment of 2,934 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tiffin University is 1,738 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,196. This means that 59.2% of students enrolled at Tiffin University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tiffin University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.6% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.77% Asian, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tiffin University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tiffin University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,934 students. The full-time enrollment at Tiffin University is 1,738 and the part-time enrollment is 1,196. This means that 59.2% of students enrolled at Tiffin University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tiffin University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tiffin University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Tiffin University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tiffin University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,542 enrolled students
Black or African American
495 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
85 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tiffin University is 52.6% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.77% Asian, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 570 students (19.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 95 more women than men received degrees from Tiffin University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tiffin University is white (438 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tiffin University is General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (42 degrees) and Forensic Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tiffin University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (162 degrees awarded), Psychology (122 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tiffin University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,881,781 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,827 people), Other managers (827,262 people), Financial managers (504,334 people), and Secondary school teachers (495,187 people).

The most specialized majors at Tiffin University in 2021 are Protective Services (162 degrees awarded), Psychology (122 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), Business (256 degrees), and EDUCATION. (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tiffin University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Tiffin University are Protective Services (162 degrees awarded), Psychology (122 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), Business (256 degrees), and EDUCATION. (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tiffin University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,436,352 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (684,584 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (610,356 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (568,530 people), and Computer Systems Design (549,846 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tiffin University.

Most Common (2020)

Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degree-majors awarded
Forensic Psychology
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tiffin University was Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tiffin University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

327

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

422

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 327 degrees were awarded to men at Tiffin University, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (422).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tiffin University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Tiffin University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.3 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Tiffin University in Forensic Psychology, which is 11.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Tiffin University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tiffin University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22.8% of graduates (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
438 degrees awarded
Black or African American
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tiffin University is white (438 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

13.1% of degree recipients (98 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
267 degrees awarded
White Male
171 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tiffin University is white female (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (171 degrees).

Operations

Tiffin University has an endowment valued at nearly $19M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.38M (23%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Tiffin University had a total salary expenditure of 44.2M. Tiffin University employs 27 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Tiffin University are Male Assistant professor (17), Male Associate professor (11), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tiffin University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 78 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$19M

2021 Endowment

32.4%

growth from 2020

Tiffin University has an endowment valued at about $19M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tiffin University grew 32.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tiffin University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.89M - Federal
$17k - State
$14k - Local

As of 2021, Tiffin University received $5.89M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $17k from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.4M

2021 Salaries

4.08%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Tiffin University paid a median of $18.4M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($44.2M) and a 4.08% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tiffin University paid a total of $4.34M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tiffin University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tiffin University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 78 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tiffin University was Male Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tiffin University.