by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Tiffin University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Tiffin University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 66% students making it past their freshmen year, Tiffin University has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Tiffin University | 66% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
Of the 615 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
18% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 13% in six years, and 14% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Tiffin University is 13%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average length of time it takes an Tiffin University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.16 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 542 | 12% |
| Six Years | 615 | 13% |
| Eight Years | 15 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 4,028 | 86% |
Approximately 4028 students or 86% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 4028 students who did not complete their degree?
6 are still enrolled.
1796 transferred to another institution.
Tiffin University lost contact with the remaining 2227 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 0.1% |
| Transferred | 1796 | 44.6% |
| Dropped Out | 2,227 | 55.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 28% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| International | 71% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 27% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| White | 45% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Tiffin University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Tiffin University represent 24% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.19% of Tiffin University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Tiffin University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Tiffin University graduation rate was 22%, and by the eight year mark, 22% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Tiffin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 22% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 47.82% |
866 first-time / full-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
466 transferred to another institution.
Tiffin University lost contact with the remaining 400 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 0.69% |
| Transferred | 466 | 53.81% |
| Dropped Out | 400 | 46.19% |
First-time / part-time students at Tiffin University represent 59.00% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Tiffin University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 4%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Tiffin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
2638 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
1104 transferred to another institution.
Tiffin University lost contact with the remaining 1532 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.08% |
| Transferred | 1104 | 41.85% |
| Dropped Out | 1,532 | 58.07% |
449 Tiffin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.64% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 49%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 49%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Tiffin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 49% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 55.07% |
227 non first-time / part-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
100 transferred to another institution.
Tiffin University lost contact with the remaining 126 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.44% |
| Transferred | 100 | 44.05% |
| Dropped Out | 126 | 55.51% |
348 Tiffin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.47% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 14%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Tiffin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 14% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 37.80% |
297 non first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
126 transferred to another institution.
Tiffin University lost contact with the remaining 169 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.67% |
| Transferred | 126 | 42.42% |
| Dropped Out | 169 | 56.90% |
