Tiffin University

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Tiffin University
Tiffin University seal.png
MottoSine Audacia Nullum Praemium
Motto in English
Without risk, there is no gain
Type Private university
Established1888
President Lillian Schumacher
Students3,598 (fall 2023) [1]
Undergraduates 2,669 (fall 2023) [1]
Postgraduates 929 (fall 2023) [1]
Location
Tiffin, Ohio
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
130 acres (53 ha)
Colors    Green and gold
Nickname Dragons
Sporting affiliations
 NCAA Division II - G-MAC
MascotBlaze the Dragon
Website www.tiffin.edu
Tiffin University logo.svg

Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888. [2]

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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

Main Classroom Building Miami Street Grade School.jpg
Main Classroom Building

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. [1]

Accreditation

Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Campus life

Tiffin's main campus is 130 acres (52.6 ha) 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: [3]

Athletics

The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).

Notable alumni

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