Tiffin University
Private university in Tiffin, Ohio, US
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Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.[2]
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| Motto | Sine Audacia Nullum Praemium |
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Motto in English | Without risk, there is no gain |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1888 |
| President | Lillian Schumacher |
| Students | 3,598 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 2,669 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 929 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban 130 acres (53 ha) |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - G-MAC |
| Mascot | Blaze the Dragon |
| Website | tiffin.edu |
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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
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] It 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.
Main Classroom Building
Complex
Frank Murphy building
Residence hall bedroom
Residence hall kitchen
Greek life
Tiffin University's Greek life includes:[3]
| Fraternities | Sororities |
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| Phi Theta Pi | Alpha Iota |
| Theta Eta Omicron | Pi Tau Rho |
| Zeta Pi Beta |
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
- Boris Bede, professional football player[4]
- Rex Damschroder, member of Ohio House of Representatives[5]
- Greg Freeman, professional football player[6]
- Gary R. Heminger, president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum[7][8]
- Chris Ivory, professional football player[9]
- Walt Jean, professional football player[10]
- Joe Macko, professional baseball player[11]
- Jeffrey McClain, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [12]
- Antonio Pipkin, professional football player[13]
- David Singleton, basketball head coach of Indonesian Basketball League side, Prawira Bandung[14]
- Nate Washington, professional football player[15]
- George Whitfield, Jr., college and professional football coach[16]
- Sandra Williams, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [17]
