Tuition & Fees
Below are the current tuition and fee rates. Information is separated into 5 categories.
Undergraduate On-Campus 2023-2024
Below are the tuition and fee rates for Undergraduate On Campus students 2023-2024
Program | Cost Per Credit | Total Tuition** |
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Undergraduate Tuition Cost | $1,030* | $30,900 per year |
Tiffin University provides a tuition payment plan to allow for monthly payments. Contact the Office of Student Accounts, (419) 448-3409, for more information.
*Tiffin University has block tuition rate for students taking 12-17 credit hours. If you enroll in less than 12 credit hours, you will pay $1,030 per credit hour.
**Costs will vary based on eligible transfer credits, financial aid, tuition assistance and partnership discounts. All technology fees, books and supplemental fees are applicable and not included in the tuition cost per year.
Meal Plans | Cost per year (Fall & Spring semesters) |
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Gold Meal Plan – 19 meals per week + $100 Dragon Dollars* | $5,600 |
Green Meal Plan – 14 meals per week + $125 Dragon Dollars** | $5,000 |
Dragon Meal Plan – 10 meals per week + $125 Dragon Dollars*** | $4,000 |
Fire Meal Plan – 50 meals per semester + $75 Dragon Dollars**** | $1,360 |
*Required for all first-year freshman living on-campus.
**Minimum meal plan required as a sophomore.
***Minimum meal plan required as a junior.
****Available only to commuters and seniors.
Housing Expenses | Cost per year (Fall & Spring semesters) |
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Residence Hall without air conditioning | |
Single | $6,690 |
Double | $5,660 |
Residence Hall with air conditioning | |
Single | $7,050 |
Double | $6,280 |
Houses with air conditioning | |
Single | $6,800 |
Double | $5,870 |
Apartments | |
Miami St. LLC & 106 Benner (Singles) | $7,260 |
Adams (Doubles) | $6,280 |
Triple and Quad rooms are available but are limited.
Fees | Cost |
Technology Fee | $200 (per semester) |
Summer Technology Fee | $100 (per semester) |
Campus Services Fee | $200 (per semester) |
DragonACCESS | $35 per credit hour |
Laboratory Fees | Varies |
Supplemental Course Material Fee* | Varies |
Music Fee for Private Lessons (15 lessons per instrument) | $350** (per semester) |
Students with a Tiffin University grade point average of 3.0 or above may apply for approval by the Registrar or the Provost to enroll in up to 17 credits in a semester at no additional tuition charge. Fees are subject to change at any time with Board of Trustees’ approval.
*Some courses may include a supplemental course material fee, which will support and enhance the students’ learning.
**Applicable to some courses; see course descriptions
Online & Extended Learning Undergraduate
Program | Cost Per Credit | Total Tuition* |
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Online & Extended Learning Bachelor’s | $480 | Dependent on Transfer Credit |
Tiffin University provides a tuition payment plan to allow for monthly payments. Contact the Office of Student Accounts, (419) 448-3409, for more information.
*Tuition per semester is estimated on taking a full class load each semester. For undergrad, this is estimated to be 12 credit hours. Costs will vary based on eligible transfer credits, financial aid, tuition assistance and partnership discounts. All technology fees, books and supplemental fees are applicable and not included in the tuition cost per year.
Fees | Cost |
Technology Fee | $200 (per Fall & Spring semester) |
Summer Rate | $100 (per semester) |
Supplemental Course Material Fee* | Varies |
DragonACCESS | $35 per credit hour |
Fees are subject to change at any time with Board of Trustees’ approval.
*Some courses may include a supplemental course material fee, which will support and enhance the students’ learning.
Graduate
Program | Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Cost* |
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Master of Business | 32**-36 | $700 | $22,400 – $25,200 |
Master of Education | 30 | $600 | $18,000 |
Master of Humanities | 30 | $580 | $17,400 |
Master of Science – Cyber Security | 30 | $700 | $21,000 |
Master of Science – Psychology | 37 | $600 | $22,200 |
Master of Science in Criminal Justice | 30 | $700 | $21,000 |
Master of Science in Criminal Justice – Forensic Psychology | 42 | $700 | $29,400 |
Tiffin University provides a tuition payment plan to allow for monthly payments. Contact the Office of Student Accounts, (419) 448-3409, for more information.
*This is the estimated total cost of tuition for the entire graduate program. This cost does not include the technology fee, supplemental fees, or the cost of books associated with the program.
**Courses may be waived by permission of the Dean.
Meal Plans | Cost per year (Fall & Spring semesters) |
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Gold Meal Plan – 19 meals per week + $100 Dragon Dollars* | $5,600 |
Green Meal Plan – 14 meals per week + $125 Dragon Dollars** | $5,000 |
Dragon Meal Plan – 10 meals per week + $125 Dragon Dollars*** | $4,000 |
Fire Meal Plan – 50 meals per semester + $75 Dragon Dollars**** | $1,360 |
*Required for all first-year freshman living on-campus.
**Minimum meal plan required as a sophomore.
***Minimum meal plan required as a junior.
****Available only to commuters and seniors.
Housing Expenses | Cost per year (Fall & Spring semesters) |
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Houses with air conditioning | |
Single | $6,800 |
Double | $5,870 |
Apartments | |
Miami St. LLC & 106 Benner (Singles) | $7,260 |
Adams (Doubles) | $6,280 |
Triple and Quad rooms are available but are limited.
Fees | Cost |
Technology Fee | $200 (per Fall & Spring semester) |
Summer Rate | $100 (per semester) |
DragonACCESS | $35 per credit hour |
Supplemental Course Material Fee* | Varies |
Fees are subject to change at any time with Board of Trustees’ approval.
*Some courses may include a supplemental course material fee, which will support and enhance the students’ learning.
International On-Campus
Estimated Student Expenses for Academic Year
(2 semesters per year)
These amounts are estimates and are subject to change without notice. Actual expenses may vary.
Expenses | Undergraduate (24-36 credits / Per year) | Graduate – MBA (18 credits / Per year) | Graduate – MS in CJ (21 credits / Per year) |
Tuition* | $30,900 | $12,600 | $14,700 |
Housing** | $6,280 (Double Room w/ air conditioning) | $7,260 (Living Learning Community includes kitchen and private room) | $7,260 (Living Learning Community includes kitchen and private room) |
Meals** | $5,600 (Gold meal plan) | ||
Health Insurance*** | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
Technology Fee | $400 | $400 | $400 |
Campus Services Fee | $400 | $0 | $0 |
DragonACCESS | $35 per credit hour | $35 per credit hour | $35 per credit hour |
TOTAL | $46,538 | $22,728 | $24,898 |
Family Members – Students who will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children will need to submit additional documentation of financial support ($4,000 for spouse and $3,000 for each child).
*Tuition – The tuition listed above are for your guidance only. Prices quoted are for the academic year for a standard full time student ( Undergraduate – 15 credit hours / Graduate – 8 credit hours, per semester). All students studying on an F-1 visa must study at least ( Undergraduate – 12 credit hours / Graduate – 8 credit hours, per semester). Some programs have additional compulsory costs (eg. Lab fees, books, field trips, equipment, etc.). These are NOT included in the tuition fees.
**Housing and Meals – We used our most common housing and meal plan option to calculate the costs above. However, actual room and meal plan costs may vary depending on your preference and availability. Additional information will be provided for you upon your arrival.
***Health Insurance – You are required to have medical insurance for the duration of your studies at Tiffin University. You may use the University provided insurance or we will provide instructions to request to use health insurance other than the Tiffin University provided insurance.
Estimated fees are subject to change. This estimate does not include scholarship. Tuition estimate is based on course load of between 12 and 16 credit hours; additional credit hours will cost extra. Personal expenses are not billable. Each student should plan and budget for an annual increase in tuition.
Payment Due Dates
Students must pay their school fees in full or sign up for a Tiffin University payment plan before the end of the first week of each semester. The International Admissions Office will provide assistance at orientation to make a payment or enroll in a payment plan.
Doctorate
Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change | $800 |
- Each credit hour of the 60 credit curriculum is $800, plus technology fees.
- Tuition rates are the same whether a student is in-state, out-of-state or international.
- Textbooks and supplies are purchased separately by the student.
- Students should also consider any travel costs associated with residency weekend attendance.
Graduate Alumni Discount
- Tiffin University alumni are eligible to receive a Graduate Alumni Discount.
- Ph.D. students whose graduate and/or bachelor degree was obtained from Tiffin University, will be eligible to receive a $150 per credit hour discount.
- Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University discounts.
Fees | Cost |
Technology Fee | $200 (per Fall & Spring semester) |
Summer Rate | $100 (per semester) |
DragonACCESS | $35 per credit hour |
Fees are subject to change at any time with Board of Trustees’ approval.
Financial Aid

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Office of Financial Aid
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