Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Tiffin University?
To request an application for admission or if you have questions about the application, contact the Associate Degree Online Admissions office at (419) 448-3375 (Andrea Faber). An application for admission can also be completed online. It is important to request that official high school and college transcripts be sent to Tiffin University.

When can I apply to Tiffin University?
Tiffin University operates with an open enrollment policy. Applications for fall or spring admission are accepted from September until the first day of class for the semester.

Where is Tiffin University located?
Tiffin University is located in Tiffin, Ohio, which is a city of approximately 18,000 people in North Central Ohio. Tiffin is proximate to several of Ohio's major cities, located 50 miles south of Toledo, 90 miles southwest of Cleveland, and 90 miles north of Columbus.

What degrees are offered at Tiffin University?
Associate’s Degrees - Tiffin University grants the Associate of Business Administration degree, the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Criminal Justice degree.

Bachelor’s Degrees - Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the Bachelor or Criminal Justice degree.

Masters Degrees - Master of Business Administration degree, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree, and the Master of Humanities degree.

Who are my professors?
Tiffin University classes are taught by a staff of 50 full-time faculty and 100 adjunct professors. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate or teaching assistants. All professors at Tiffin University possess a minimum of a Master's degree and bring a great deal of experience and insight to the classroom.

What is the cost and how can I afford a private college?

Online Tuition for the Associate’s degree, 2008-2009 school year is $9,000. Each class is $300 dollars a credit hour.  The cost of books varies but averages $400 per semester.

Most Tiffin University students (full time and part time) receive some form of financial aid in loans, grants or scholarships.

  • Make sure to fill out the FAFSA, so you can receive financial aid.
  • Annual and monthly payment plans make college tuition affordable.

Advantages of a Tiffin Online Degree
We:

  • offer an excellent curriculum delivered by an accomplished and highly-trained faculty, many of whom work in the field they are teaching;
  • pride ourselves on small classes and intense interaction between students and faculty;
  • deliver the same valued degree that Tiffin awards students in seated classes;
  • have a professional staff located on our Tiffin campus who are dedicated to serving our online students;
  • continue to add new and exciting online degrees and majors each year; and
  • offer financial aid options for our online students.

What is FRE150 LEAP?
Students admitted under the Academic Assistance Program (AAP) are admitted on probation and may not participate in intercollegiate athletics. They are required to attend the Learning Enrichment for Academic Progress (LEAP) program. LEAP is a program offered during Fall Semester in a three credit hour seminar (FRE 150). LEAP is a program filled with a variety of activities and programs that go along with the classroom work.

This three credit hour semester long course is a requirement for graduation, and provides academically at-risk students with an enhanced freshman seminar. The course is divided into three distinct sections. 1) freshman seminar – including study skills and college transitions, and academic advising; 2) basic writing and critical thinking skills, as well as tutoring (in order to provide the student with an upper hand in the classroom); and, 3) leadership skills

How will I be able to transfer to the Baccalaureate degree program?
Once you complete the Associate’s Degree from Tiffin University, there are many options for you.  You can continue on to receive your Bachelor’s Degree through our Fast Track Program, come on campus for seated classes, or transfer to another four year university.

Any student admitted on  academic probation through the LAP Program may transfer into a bachelor's degree program at TU if they pass at least 12 semester hours that count toward Tiffin University graduation requirements, with a cumulative GPA at TU of 2.00 or higher in the first semester or first year.

How big are classes?
The average class size at Tiffin University is 25. Your largest class will be no more than 40 students. In upper level classes, it is not unusual for classes to be 12 or 15 students. This small class size allows for more personalized attention and the development of a repertoire between the students and the professor.

What kind of job placement and career development services are offered?
The Office of Career Development provides a variety of services for students as they prepare for their careers. These services include leads to internships, part-time, summer, and full-time employment opportunities, one-on-one career counseling, workshops and sessions on jobs and job search, assistance with resume writing, and assistance in preparation for interviews. The students are also served by a career library containing contacts, job leads, resource information

Why should I attend Tiffin University?

  • Personal Attention - the professors will know you by name since the average class size is 25-30.
  • Reputation - Tiffin is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and, through its School of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
  • Course Availability - classes are offered day and evening.
  • Flexibility – Online classes are small and convenient for students that have high demands in their personal lives.