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The University of Findlay

#1548 in US ranking Findlay, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$56,041
Tuition & fees
$41,400
Avg. aid
$25,615
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
Avg. SAT
1112
Avg. ACT
23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$44,479
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of The University of Findlay?

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.

What are the admission requirements at The University of Findlay?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at The University of Findlay?

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at The University of Findlay?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at The University of Findlay?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at The University of Findlay?

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.

The University of Findlay Admissions Factors

Avg. SAT
1112
Avg. ACT
23
Acceptance rate
83%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
83%
Ohio
78%
US
78%

17% of admitted students enrolled (577 of 3,389)

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 6-11
ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29
ACT in range 30-36

The University of Findlay Admissions

Applicants
Total: 4,065
Admission
Total: 3,389
Enrolled
Total: 577
Women
Men

How to Apply to The University of Findlay

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

The University of Findlay First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 446
Out-of-state: 130
International: 1

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 577
Transfer: 7

The University of Findlay Admission Requirements

Median composite SAT score

1112

Median composite ACT score

23

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

60%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

15%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

The University of Findlay Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data 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.

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