Tiffin University is a
private university
Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the count ...
in
Tiffin, Ohio
Tiffin is a city in Seneca County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Developed along the Sandusky River, Tiffin is located about southeast of Toledo, Ohio, Toledo. The population was 17,953 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census.
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, 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.
Accreditation
Tiffin University is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission
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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.
File:Miami Street Grade School.jpg, Main Classroom Building
file:Tiffin University Complex.jpg, Complex
file:Tiffin University Frank Murphy.jpg, Frank Murphy building
file:Tiffin University Bedroom.jpg, Bedroom
File:Tiffin University Kitchen.jpg, Kitchen
Greek life
Tiffin University's Greek life includes:
Athletics
The Tiffin Dragons compete in the
Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). 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
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Boris Bede, professional football player
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Rex Damschroder, member of Ohio House of Representatives
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Greg Freeman, professional football player
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Gary R. Heminger, president and CEO of
Marathon Petroleum
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Chris Ivory, professional football player
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Walt Jean, professional football player
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Joe Macko, professional baseball player
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Jeffrey McClain, member of the Ohio House of Representatives
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Antonio Pipkin, professional football player
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David Singleton, basketball head coach of
Indonesian Basketball League
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side,
Prawira Bandung
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Nate Washington, professional football player
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George Whitfield, Jr., college and professional football coach
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Sandra Williams, member of the Ohio House of Representatives
References
External links
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Athletics website
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Universities and colleges established in 1888
1888 establishments in Ohio
Education in Seneca County, Ohio
Buildings and structures in Seneca County, Ohio
Tourist attractions in Seneca County, Ohio
Private universities and colleges in Ohio
Tiffin, Ohio