The University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio 45840-3653
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (95)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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