The University of Findlay

Be Challenged

The University of Findlay ranks in the top tier of "U.S. News and World Report's" America's Best Colleges in the Midwest and was named a Best Midwestern College by "The Princeton Review" for the past five years. It has been recognized as one of America's Best Private Colleges by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education.

The University of Findlay is known for academic excellence, caring faculty, and a warm campus environment. It focuses on innovative, career-oriented programs that will help students get jobs in the careers they love.

With nearly 60 undergraduate programs, seven master's degrees, a doctor of physical therapy, and a doctor of pharmacy degree, the University of Findlay has a myriad of courses and areas of study from which students may choose. The most popular programs are animal science, including animal science/pre-veterinary medicine; equestrian studies; pharmacy; business administration; and education. With an average class size of 16 students and personal faculty advisers, students will get the support they need at the University of Findlay.

Be Active

Since The University of Findlay is a small campus, students can be involved in as many activities and clubs as they would like. Students can sing in the choir, join a fraternity, or host a show on UF-TV. The University of Findlay offers nearly 80 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, and 28 intramural sports. A Student Recreation Center, opened in fall 2010, includes basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, a three-lane running/jogging track, a rock climbing wall, racquetball/wallyball court, varsity weight room, golf simulator, game room, student lounge and juice bar. The second floor already housed a cardio center with treadmills, weight machines, exercise bikes, stair-steppers, and other fitness equipment.

Many student organizations coordinate service projects and events that benefit local needs or raise awareness about important societal issues. Students also can enjoy concerts, comedians, and entertainers that perform on The University of Findlay's campus throughout the school year.

A few of the university's social, service, professional, and spiritual organizations and activities include academic honor societies; Black Student Union; service learning-based organizations; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; "The Pulse" student newspaper; Physician Assistant Student Society; social fraternities and sororities; Student Government Association; Teachers of Tomorrow; and university bands.

As University of Findlay freshmen, students will live in one of the eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages, and special interest houses are available for upperclassmen. All housing areas are fully furnished, and offer the use of free washers and dryers, cable television, and high-speed Internet access.

The University of Findlay Henderson Dining Hall is a tastefully decorated, 507-seat facility that offers a variety of foods including salads, soups, international fare, pizza, entrees, desserts, and made-to-order delicatessen sandwiches. In addition, a full-service snack bar is located in the Alumni Memorial Union and Derrick's, a casual, quick-serve restaurant, is available in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.

Be Connected

The University of Findlay offers fully wireless Internet throughout campus, residence halls included. There also are nine computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends.

The University of Findlay also provides an array of academic support services to help students succeed. Some of these services include Disability Services; Learning Difference Support Program; Peer Tutoring Service; Student Office for Advocacy and Retention (SOAR); Writing Center; Reading Center; and Study Strategy Information.

The Cosiano Health Center offers free general health assessment and care with nurses available every day, and a physician holds regular hours each week. The University of Findlay Office of Counseling Services is also available to provide quality personal counseling to anyone experiencing social, emotional, and/or mental health difficulties.

Before students get ready to move into their new residence halls, they will be able to meet with their academic advisers, sign up for classes, become familiar with campus, and take placement tests during summer Student Registration and Family Orientation days.

Students will also find plenty to explore off-campus while they are at school. The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio -- a small Midwestern city designated as a "dream town" and the only municipality in Ohio to be named to the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance four consecutive times. The university's campus is a short drive from Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.

• Agriculture
• Farm and Ranch Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Equestrian Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Animal Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/Corporate Communications
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Hotel/Motel Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Human Resources Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Journalism
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Broadcast Journalism
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public Relations/Image Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English as a Second/Foreign Language (Teaching)
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Japanese
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Medical Radiologic Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Veterinary Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Occupational Therapy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Therapy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Forensic Science and Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Community Organization and Advocacy
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Social Work
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,570
• Accepted1,769
• Acceptance Rate68%
• Enrolled4,063
• Female Applicants1,682
• Females Accepted1,222
• Female Acceptance Rate72%
• Male Applicants888
• Males Accepted547
• Male Acceptance Rate61%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.3
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.30
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 460 570
• SAT Math 480 590
• SAT Writing 480 580
• ACT Composite 20 26
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$27,290
• Out-of-state tuition *$27,290
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$814.00
• Room and board *$9,074.00
• Room only *$4,528.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionChildren of Alumni, Employees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students4,063
• Male Student Percentage38%
• Female Student Percentage62%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino1.77%
• Black or African American2.56%
• White or Caucasian82.21%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.3%
• Asian1.03%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.02%
• Two or more races1.38%
• Unknown6.97%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout3.77% representing 34 other countries
• Out-of-state Students19% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 40%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Campus Program Board, Pre-Vet Club, Horse Club, Circle K, International Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division X Yes
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Football Yes Division X Yes
• Golf Yes Division X Yes
• Lacrosse No No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball No No No
• Swimming No Division X Yes
• Tennis Yes Division X Yes
• Track No Division X Yes
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division X Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes Division X No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division X Yes
• Lacrosse No Division X Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball Yes Division X Yes
• Swimming No Division X Yes
• Tennis Yes Division X Yes
• Track No Division X Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division X Yes
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty288
• Full-time Percentage70%
• Part-time Percentage30%
• Female Percentage47%
• Male Percentage53%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 3,280 students to 235 faculty