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Institute of Creative and Media Arts • Tiffin, Ohio
Quick Take
Tiffin's BA in Commercial Music at a small Ohio private college prepares students for careers in performance, production, songwriting, and the music business using pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and roots styles. No audition required for admission; arts scholarships available to all participants. Four professional tracks — Songwriting, Studio Writing, Studio Production, and Teaching and Performing — let students specialize within a flexible, industry-focused curriculum. Facilities include a professional recording studio, keyboard lab, and over 14,000 sq ft of production and rehearsal space in the Performing Arts Lab.
Tiffin at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Tiffin University Institute of Creative and Media Arts |
| Setting | private |
| Religious Affiliation | none |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | a cappella, choral, contemporary, gospel, hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, popular, roots, singer-songwriter |
| Primary Instrument | bass, bass guitar, computer, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, voice |
| Areas of Study | engineering/technology, media/film scoring, music business/industry, performance, popular music, songwriting |
| Degrees Offered | BA, Bachelor of Arts |
| Musical Selectivity | open |
| NASM Accreditation | no |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | accessible |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling admission; scholarship audition deadline mid-March (priority) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is not required |
| Audition Competitiveness | non competitive |
| Audition Window | Sep–May |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Tiffin, Ohio |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Tiffin website
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Program Overview
The music program at Tiffin is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Tiffin supports the following musical genres/styles: a cappella, choral, contemporary, gospel, hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, popular, roots, singer-songwriter. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Tiffin website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Tiffin can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, bass guitar, computer, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Tiffin website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Tiffin
Students at Tiffin can pursue degrees focused on engineering/technology, media/film scoring, music business/industry, performance, popular music, songwriting. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Tiffin website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Tiffin is open. Academically, it is accessible, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.2. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Tiffin is Rolling admission; scholarship audition deadline mid-March (priority) of each year.
Visit the Tiffin website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is not required at Tiffin, and the school's auditions are considered to be non competitive. The audition window is Sep–May of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Tiffin website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Tiffin sits along the Sandusky River in small-town northwest Ohio, a tight-knit campus where the Performing Arts Lab anchors a commercial music program that draws students who want industry-ready skills in a personal setting far from the noise of bigger markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiffin hard to get into?
Admission to Tiffin is considered open for music and accessible academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Tiffin?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Tiffin.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Tiffin?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, bass guitar, computer, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Tiffin?
Admitted students at Tiffin have an average GPA of 3.2. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Tiffin?
The application deadline for Tiffin is Rolling admission; scholarship audition deadline mid-March (priority), with live auditions typically held Sep–May. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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