
The University of Findlay is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is different from accreditation granted to an individual professional program.
That distinction matters most for students entering licensed professions. Pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and other clinical fields can have separate program approvals or accreditation requirements, which may differ by degree and change over time. Applicants should check the current status of the exact program and credential they intend to pursue, along with the licensing rules in the state where they expect to practice.
Institutional accreditation is important to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not by itself ensure that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Receiving institutions decide how transferred credits apply to their own degree requirements.
First-year applicants to the University of Findlay generally need an application and evidence that they have completed high school or an equivalent credential. Academic performance is part of the review, but Findlay is not an open-admission institution.
Its reported admissions criteria identify secondary-school GPA as required and class rank as considered rather than required. SAT and ACT scores are not listed as required for general admission. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted scores, the reported median was 1112 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT; because score submitters are only part of the entering class, those medians should not be treated as admission cutoffs.
In the reported admissions cycle, Findlay admitted 3,389 of 4,065 first-time applicants, an acceptance rate of about 83%. That rate describes a past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chances. International applicants may need to document English proficiency; TOEFL is identified as a required test in the reported criteria. Applicants to health and other selective programs should check for separate prerequisites, progression standards, or clinical requirements.
Applicants should check the fee, if any, displayed for their specific University of Findlay application before submitting it. An undergraduate application, a graduate or professional application, and an enrollment deposit are different transactions and may follow different rules.
If an application displays a charge, an applicant who needs a waiver should ask the relevant admissions office about eligibility and the request process before paying. This is especially important for applicants using a program-specific application service, whose processing charges may be set separately from a university application fee.
University of Findlay students may have access to Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC through cooperating host institutions rather than units operated directly on Findlay's campus. Participation can therefore involve travel and coordination between a Findlay degree schedule and the host program's classes or training.
Students considering either branch should confirm the current host arrangement, cross-enrollment procedure, transportation expectations, and whether ROTC coursework fits their major. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and application processes. Commissioning and scholarship participation can also carry military service obligations, so students should review the branch's current terms before committing.
The University of Findlay generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall, spring, and summer entry. Admission to Findlay and acceptance of specific courses toward a degree are separate decisions.
A transfer applicant should be prepared to submit records of prior college work for admission and credit review. Findlay also reports acceptance of CLEP examinations and American Council on Education credit recommendations, but the number of credits awarded and their application to a major depend on institutional and program rules. Applicants with professional-program goals should ask whether prerequisites must be completed at Findlay or meet particular grade standards.
The most useful planning document is a course-by-course evaluation showing which credits satisfy general education, major, prerequisite, or elective requirements. Students should obtain that evaluation early enough to identify courses that may transfer as credit without shortening the time to graduation.
Findlay students interested in studying abroad should begin with the university's international education advising process and their academic adviser. The key question is not simply whether an overseas program is available, but whether its courses will count toward the student's degree.
Study-abroad opportunities can differ in length, destination, academic oversight, and cost. Before applying, students should seek approval for proposed courses, determine whether they will register through Findlay or another provider, and ask how scholarships and other aid would apply. Students in tightly sequenced majors should also check whether travel would delay prerequisites, clinical placements, or graduation.
17% of admitted students enrolled (577 of 3,389)
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1112Median composite ACT score
23Percent of students submitting ACT scores
60%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
15%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
Neither required nor recommendedCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.