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The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio 45840-3653

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business

The University of Findlay is a private institution in Findlay with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,996 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,731.

Established
1882
Motto
Scientia Libertas et Religio
Mascot
Derrick the Oiler
Type
Private university

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,240Students
13:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$56,996Earnings 10yr
$23,731Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,646
Room & Board$11,000
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$52,096
Average Net Price$23,731
Median Debt at Graduation$25,439
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,184
$30–48K$21,556
$48–75K$23,566
$75–110K$27,573
$110K+$23,761

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (95)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,240
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 4%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%
Freshman Retention72.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,757
10 Years$56,996

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#359
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The predecessor of the University of Findlay, Findlay College, was founded on January 28, 1882, by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God General Conference.
  • By 1897, the college had established an endowment of more than $100,000 and boasted sixteen faculty members.
  • In 1989, Findlay College became known as the University of Findlay.
  • By the start of the twenty-first century, the institution boasted sixty-five different areas of undergraduate study and eight graduate programs.
  • In 2012, the university added structures to Davis Street to host its newly created pharmacy program.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
83 mi(144 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
94 mi(163 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
106 mi(184 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit82 mi
CMH Columbus83 mi
CLE Cleveland97 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
New York, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Hartford, CT571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Providence, RI636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Albany, NY521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Syracuse, NY409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Rochester, NY342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
Philadelphia, PA452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Harrisburg, PA359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Newark, NJ495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Washington, DC380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD391 mi · ~11h 18m drive
Atlanta, GA506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Charlotte, NC430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
Miami, FL1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
Orlando, FL874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Tampa, FL908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
Nashville, TN378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA847 mi · ~24h 28m drive
Richmond, VA411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Chicago, IL214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
Detroit, MI94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Minneapolis, MN556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
St. Louis, MO386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN159 mi · ~4h 36m drive
Columbus, OH83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Dallas, TX923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Houston, TX1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Austin, TX1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
San Antonio, TX1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA1942 mi · ~56h 6m drive
San Francisco, CA2065 mi · ~59h 39m drive
San Diego, CA1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive
Seattle, WA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive
Portland, OR1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Denver, CO1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1640 mi · ~47h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1468 mi · ~42h 25m drive
Honolulu, HI4459 mi · ~128h 49m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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