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Tiffin University · Ohio
Tiffin University Merit Aid
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Get merit aid0%First-year students, CDS 2023-2024 (school-estimated)
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The merit-aid verdict at Tiffin University
Tiffin University offers endowed scholarships recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and specialized career interests.
Who this school is for
Students with strong academics or notable achievements in specific fields like business, law enforcement, or human resources should explore these opportunities.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $55,155 for 2026-2027. Source
Federal cost and outcome data
Federal reporting on who actually enrolls at Tiffin University, what they paid after aid, and what happened next — independent of anything the school markets.
| Family income | Average net price paid |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $24,278 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,255 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,974 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,205 |
| $110,001+ | $29,977 |
| All income levels (average) | $26,500 |
Sticker price vs. what students actually pay
- Published tuition & fees, AY 2022-23
- $34,790
- Average net price paid (all Title-IV aid), AY 2021-22
- $26,500
That works out to roughly a 45% discount below the federal AY 2021-22 average cost of attendance of $48,004 (College Scorecard — a separate, federally reported figure, not the published cost of attendance shown above).
Outcomes for students who enrolled here
- Graduation rate (150% of normal time), 2016 cohort
- 40%
- First-year retention rate, 2021 cohort
- 72%
- Median debt at completion, 2020–2021 completers
- $27,000 (~$286/mo on a 10-yr plan)
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry (measured 2020-21)
- $35,942
- Share of students receiving a Pell grant, AY 2021-22
- 49%
- Share of students receiving a federal loan, AY 2021-22
- 78%
Institutional merit aid tiers
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
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The Dr Kenneth B Cummins Endowed Scholarship
Application
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The Ivan Daniel And Maxine L Cole Scholarship
Application
- GPA
- 3
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The Arnold Adoption Scholarship
Application
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The Prasad C And Uma Kakarala Endowed Scholarship
Application
- GPA
- 2.5
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The Paul Muriel Sayers Memorial Scholarship
Application
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The Jebbett Leadership Endowment Scholarship
Application
- GPA
- 3
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The Jacoby Hope Arnold Scholarship
Application
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The 50th Year Class Scholarship
Application
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The Mary Lewis Endowed Scholarship
Application
- GPA
- 3
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The John And Joyce Millar Scholarship
Application
- GPA
- 3
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The Mildred I Hankey Scholarship
Application
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The Frank Heminger Endowed Scholarship Fund In Corporate Leadership
Application
- GPA
- 3
Common Data Set snapshot
From the Tiffin University Common Data Set 2023-2024 (school-estimated figures):
As filed in Tiffin University's CDS Section H2A: of 475 first-time, full-time degree-seeking freshmen, 0 had no financial need and received institutional merit (non-need) scholarship or grant aid. Across all full-time degree-seeking undergraduates: 0 of 1,579. Athletic awards are excluded per the CDS definition.
The 2023-2024 column is marked "estimated" in the school's own CDS filing — school-projected figures, not final audited counts.
Receive institutional merit0%First-year students, CDS 2023-2024 (school-estimated)
Lesser-known scholarships at Tiffin University
Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe AEP Endowed Scholarship provides annual awards to qualified students studying a STEM-related major.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Austin E. Knowlton Endowed Memorial Scholarship gives preference to prior recipients in good academic standing and to freshman applicants interested in STEM or a related field, with geographic preferences.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Darrell W. ’77 and Karen Mann Endowed Scholarship provides annual awards for academic expenses, with preference for students studying in the School of Business.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe George Dupey ’57 Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides annual awards for academic expenses, with preference for active Phi Theta Pi members in good standing and/or business majors, and additional preference for students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Ernst Selig Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate criminal justice students enrolled at Tiffin University and requires a 350-word or longer essay explaining why the student wants a law enforcement career.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Daisy and Frederick Stone Scholarship is limited to junior or senior criminal justice majors whose permanent residence is Seneca County, Ohio and who hold a GPA of 3.0 or better.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Edward J. Werling, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in HR Management supports full-time continuing students in good standing who are making clear progress toward graduation, with preference for students majoring in human resources.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe James Todd Memorial Scholarship is for undergraduate seated Main Campus Law Enforcement majors who have completed sophomore year and should demonstrate GPA improvement or a strong GPA, campus involvement, and strong moral character.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Reineke Family Endowed Fund is for School of Business students focused on entrepreneurial salesmanship.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityTiffin University offers Activity Scholarships for participating in extracurricular Arts activities including music, theatre, dance, studio production, multimedia production, videography & photography, journalism, art & design, and sports media.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Dr. Gene Crutsinger Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in programs within Tiffin University’s School of Arts & Sciences, with no academic restrictions.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Doepker Scholarship supports a graduate student accepted into Tiffin University’s MBA program with an incoming GPA of 3.0 or better who is an active member of the TU School of Business Club.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Webster Industries Endowed Scholarship supports students seeking an undergraduate business degree at Tiffin University; no academic restrictions are placed on the scholarship.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Christopher D. English ’77 Memorial Scholarship is restricted to Accounting majors.
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