The University of Findlay is a flexible, forward-looking
institution that is constantly seeking ways to better serve students
and the community.
In today’s fast-paced world, Findlay is
continually adapting programs and teaching methods to meet the needs of
current students who are preparing for tomorrow’s careers.
Education
at The University of Findlay is offered in formats that accommodate
students of all ages and their time-pressured lifestyles. In
addition to traditional weekday classes, Findlay offers courses at
night, on weekends and online.

The University of
Findlay has nearly 60 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and
offers nine master’s degrees, a doctor of pharmacy and a doctor of physical therapy. Unusual
and well-recognized programs include equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine (animal science/pre-veterinary medicine option), nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy and physical therapy, as well as environmental, safety and occupational health management.
Graduate programs
offered include a master of arts in
education, a master of arts in teaching English as a second language
(TESOL) and bilingual education, a master of business administration, a
master of athletic training, a master of occupational therapy, a master
of physician assistant, a master of rhetoric and writing, a master of health informatics and a
master of science in environmental, safety and health management, as
well as the doctor of pharmacy and doctor of physical therapy.
The MBA, bachelor's degree completion program, master of
science in environmental, safety and health management and master of
arts in education also
are offered entirely online in addition to classes held on campus.
A full list of programs of study may be accessed by clicking here.
Nearly 3,700 students are enrolled at Findlay, with more than 2,700 undergraduate
and nearly 1,000 graduate students. Approximately 1,300
students live on campus in University housing. Approximately 340 full-time and part-time faculty teach regular and online classes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1.
The
University of Findlay encompasses more than 388 acres, including its
73-acre main campus and six off-campus facilities. For a full list of
University facilities, click here.
Opportunities
abound for learning leadership and interpersonal skills outside the
classroom. Students may participate in any of nearly 100 student
organizations, including special interest clubs, student media, student
government, performing arts groups, service clubs, academic
honorary organizations, spiritual life groups and Greek sororities and
fraternities. Club sports and 28 intramural sports keep the
competitive spirit alive on campus.
The fine arts flourish on
campus with a variety of theater productions, art exhibits and vocal
and instrumental music concerts that offer creative outlets and
training for students, as well as serve as a source of cultural
enrichment for the community.
The University of Findlay
participates in 24 intercollegiate sports: 10 men’s (baseball,
basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor and outdoor track,
soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and wrestling); 12 women’s
(basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, golf, lacrosse, softball, soccer, swimming and
diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball); and two mixed sports, western and English equestrian riding.
The
University of Findlay is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Both equestrian
teams are members of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
The
University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio, a small city that is pleasant and
progressive. Findlay has been
designated a “dreamtown” by Demographics Daily, and it has been repeatedly named one of the top 10 “micropolitan” areas (small cities) in the U.S. by Site Selection
magazine. Findlay is the only city in Ohio to have been named one of
the 100 Best Communities for Young People three consecutive times by
America’s Promise Alliance, an organization founded by Colin Powell.
UF
is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the national
accrediting organizations for athletic training, environmental health
science and protection, nuclear medicine technology, occupational
therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work
and teacher education.
UF’s programs are authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents.