Tiffin University Acceptance Rate
Tiffin, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,785
- Admitted
- 3,817
- Yield
- 13.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tiffin University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.4% in 2014–15 to 79.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,384 to 4,785 (+9%) over that period.
Its 79.8% rate makes Tiffin University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
Tiffin University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,384 | 2,384 | 54.4% | 498 |
| 2015–16 | 2,668 | 2,485 | 93.1% | 487 |
| 2016–17 | 2,915 | 2,204 | 75.6% | 455 |
| 2017–18 | 3,808 | 2,621 | 68.8% | 455 |
| 2018–19 | 3,977 | 2,753 | 69.2% | 488 |
| 2019–20 | 4,219 | 2,907 | 68.9% | 440 |
| 2020–21 | 4,738 | 2,960 | 62.5% | 511 |
| 2021–22 | 3,751 | 2,766 | 73.7% | 488 |
| 2022–23 | 4,195 | 3,475 | 82.8% | 647 |
| 2023–24 | 4,785 | 3,817 | 79.8% | 504 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,854 | 1,483 | 80% |
| Men | 2,928 | 2,333 | 79.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–560 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 430–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–22 | 52% |
How Tiffin University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tiffin University's acceptance rate?
Tiffin University's acceptance rate is 79.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,817 admitted of 4,785 applicants).
Is Tiffin University test optional?
Tiffin University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tiffin University?
Tiffin University received 4,785 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,817.
What SAT score do you need for Tiffin University?
Admitted students at Tiffin University typically scored 440–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tiffin University getting harder to get into?
Tiffin University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.4% in 2014–15 to 79.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tiffin.edu/.