Tiffin University


Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.

History

Tiffin University began as a Commercial College, affiliated for 30 years with Heidelberg College, as a financially independent and separate division. It taught the business courses typically found in the popular commercial colleges of the day.
After breaking with Heidelberg College in 1917, the institution relocated to downtown Tiffin. Then developed a full four-year curriculum, added graduate programs, and has been accredited.

Academics

Tiffin University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various on-campus, off-campus, and online formats. Tiffin University consists of three academic schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences. The Richard C. Pfeiffer Library houses a growing collection of books supporting the university's curriculum. The library is a member of OPAL and OhioLink, which provides online access to a vast collection of books, eBooks, and databases and books from any of the 90 other libraries. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.
As of 2023, the university enrolled about 3,600 students. It is Higher [education accreditation in the United States|accredited] by the Higher Learning Commission.

Campus life

Tiffin's main campus is is located on the west side of Tiffin, within a half mile of downtown Tiffin.

Architecture

The campus environment includes over 25 buildings blending traditional historic and modern structures.

Greek life

Tiffin University's Greek life includes:
FraternitiesSororities
Phi Theta PiAlpha Iota
Theta Eta OmicronPi Tau Rho
Zeta Pi Beta

Athletics

The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The university has competitive teams in | baseball, basketball, cross country, esports, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Notable alumni