C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of Findlay Findlay, OH Findlay, founded in 1882, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 142-acre campus is located in Findlay, 45 miles south of Toledo. Web Site www.findlay.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,967 Women 2,454 (61.9%) Men 1,513 (38.1%) Graduate Students 1,203 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 72% of 2,715 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.57 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading 520 average 470-480 range of middle 50% 520 average SAT Writing 470-480 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 24 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $43,150 Tuition and Fees $31,508 Room and Board $9,442 Average Percent of Need Met 59% Average Freshman Award $20,543 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $34,434
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 209 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Findlay Population 41,526 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Toledo Freshmen are guaranteed housing 70% of freshmen, 40% of all students NCAA Division II Oilers 2% of women participate 2% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 61% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 38.0% 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.1% Asian 4.4% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 90.0% White 0.8% Unknown 7.7% from 34 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 4 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History 1 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Writing component recommended SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 1000 North Main Street City, State, Zip Findlay, OH 45840-3653 Phone (419) 434-4540 Fax (419) 424-4822 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@findlay.edu No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen x required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 72% of 2,715 applicants were admitted 75% of 1,805 applicants were admitted 66% of 910 applicants were admitted 934 (48%) of 1,954 admitted students enrolled 559 (41%) of 1,352 admitted students enrolled 375 (62%) of 602 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 21% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 26% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 16% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 30% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 1% 520 average 470-480 range of middle 50% 520 average SAT Writing 470-480 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 41% Score of 400-500 32% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% Average GPA 3.57 3.75 and Above 33% 3.50-3.74 19% 3.25-3.49 18% 3.00-3.24 14% 2.50-2.99 11% 2.00-2.49 5% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 5% Score of 24-29 38% Score of 18-23 50% Score of 12-17 7% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 24 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 42% Top quarter: 45% Top half: 89% Bottom half: 11% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 3% Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $43,150 Tuition and Fees $31,508 Room and Board $9,442 Books and Supplies $1,900 Other Expenses $300 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline August 1 Final deadline September 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003045 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 59% Average Award $20,543 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 442 (76.2%) of freshmen 410 (92.8%) of applicants 410 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 75 (18.3%) of aid recipients Received by 410 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,043 Received by 410 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,816 Received by 410 (100.0%) of aid recipients 85 (14.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,292 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 45% Average Award $17,685 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,031 (80.7%) of undergraduates 1,734 (68.9%) of applicants 1,734 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 312 (18.0%) of aid recipients Received by 1,734 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,670 Received by 1,734 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,302 Received by 1,734 (100.0%) of aid recipients 369 (14.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,083
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 75% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $34,434 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music, Theater/Drama Theater/Drama, Music Children of Faculty/Staff Children of Faculty/Staff
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Animal Sciences, General Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Bilingual and Multilingual Education Biological and Physical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General Broadcast Journalism Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Business/Corporate Communications Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Science Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Creative Writing Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies Equestrian/Equine Studies Farm/Farm and Ranch Management Finance, General Forensic Science and Technology Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other History, General Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General International Business/Trade/Commerce Japanese Language and Literature Journalism Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Occupational Therapy/Therapist Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physical Therapy/Therapist Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Religion/Religious Studies Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Agriculture Nursing, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Physical Therapy Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 209 Part-Time Faculty 69 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 65% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes 2-9 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 247,955 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 151 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Environmental Management, Master of Arts, Master of Physician Assistant Master's Programs of Study Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Business Administration and Management--General Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English as a Second Language Environmental Management and Policy Health Informatics Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Hospitality Management Multilingual and Multicultural Education Occupational Therapy Organizational Management Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Public Administration Reading Education Rhetoric Science Education Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Business Administration and Management--General Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English as a Second Language Environmental Management and Policy Health Informatics Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Hospitality Management Multilingual and Multicultural Education Occupational Therapy Organizational Management Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Public Administration Reading Education Rhetoric Science Education Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Findlay Population 41,526 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Toledo Small city 390 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Map 45 mile(s) from campus in Toledo 10 mile(s) from campus in North Baltimore Weather Nearest Train Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Fostoria Temperature 14.9 average low in January, 79.8 average high in September Rain 135 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 60% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 70% of freshmen, 40% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available security cameras in parking lots, academic buildings, residence halls and common areas PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Oilers Orange and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Equestrian Sports x Football x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x Wrestling x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station 2% of women participate 2% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,967 Women 2,454 (61.9%) Men 1,513 (38.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,613 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 1,203 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.1% Asian 4.4% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 90.0% White 0.8% Unknown 7.7% from 34 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 53.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 55.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 61% Average Starting Salary $41,648 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 38.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016