Tiffin University Average GPA (3.2) & Acceptance Rate (80%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Tiffin University?

Tiffin University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,762 of 5,949 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What share of Tiffin University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

43.7% of Tiffin University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (18%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.2, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 470–555 reading and writing, 440–555 math

ACT, middle 50%: 15–21 composite

Average net price: $24,516 a year (2022–23)

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Tiffin University average GPA

Tiffin University reported an average high school GPA of 3.2 for its first-year students who submitted one (97% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	10.2%
3.75–3.99	16.2%
3.50–3.74	17.3%
3.25–3.49	13.5%
3.00–3.24	14.6%
2.50–2.99	18%
2.00–2.49	7.5%
1.00–1.99	1.1%
Below 1.0	1.5%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Tiffin University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Tiffin University acceptance rate

Tiffin University admitted 4,762 of 5,949 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Tiffin University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Tiffin, Ohio, with 2,842 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Tiffin University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	470	500	555
SAT Math	440	500	555
ACT Composite	15	18	21
ACT English	14	17	21
ACT Math	16	17	21

21% submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores, as Tiffin University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 986 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Tiffin University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Tiffin University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Tiffin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,516 a year at Tiffin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Tiffin University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 28.2% of Tiffin University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is it easy to get into Tiffin University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Tiffin University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Tiffin University?

A lot: Tiffin University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Tiffin University?

Tiffin University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,762 of 5,949 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Tiffin University?

Tiffin University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.2, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Tiffin University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

43.7% of Tiffin University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (18%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Does Tiffin University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Tiffin University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Tiffin University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 21% sent SAT scores and 50% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Tiffin University students have?

The middle 50% of Tiffin University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–555 in reading and writing and 440–555 in math; ACT composite 15–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Tiffin University accept AP credit?

Yes. Tiffin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Tiffin University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,516 a year at Tiffin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Tiffin University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Tiffin UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Tiffin University Common Data Set 2023–24Tiffin University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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