The University of Findlay 芬德兰大学

Findlay, OH

 

私立

建校时间：1882

本科学生数：5,548-男38%，女62%

地理位置：市区

师生比例：1:15

 

　　芬德兰大学占地160英亩，校园座落于芬德兰市中，芬德兰市离托雷多仅45分钟的车程，离底特律和哥伦布仅90分钟车程。被人口统计报称为梦幻城，被誉为俄亥俄州最好的小城镇。该地区消费水平低，人均年收入为$21000。夏季平均23度，冬季平均-3度。

　　在芬德兰地区有十个公园，提供多项娱乐休闲设施。城市俱乐部提供高尔夫，网球等项目。芬德兰有2个蓄水库，蓄水面积达到775英亩，渔猎时摩托艇不得超过9.9马力。同时还有三条很好的自行车赛道供自行车爱好者使用。市里有大型的超市和商场，餐饮业也很繁荣。

　　芬德兰大学总招生人数为5,548人。学校受到北方中心协会认证，有权授予学士、硕士学位。1999和2000年被评为全美最好的教会大学，2001年被Yahoo评为最令人兴奋的大学，有全美最好的39所在线MBA之称。

芬德兰大学因在传统领域内提供高质量的教学而著名，同时，学校在设计教学时保持同企业家一致的眼光，从而使学生毕业后能够更容易适应实际的社会工作。学校通过不同的教育项目给不同年龄、不同层次的人提供相应的教育，从而保证每一个学生都能找到适合自己并且感兴趣的专业。

 

会计，动物科学，艺术，艺术管理，生物，商业管理，化学，计算机科学，数码媒体，经济学，英语，企业家，环境、安全与职业健康管理，金融，平面设计，健康研究，历史，酒店管理，人力资源管理，国际贸易，日语，新闻，市场营销，法律，数学，物流，哲学，体育，政治科学，心理学，公共关系，宗教研究，社会工作，社会学，西班牙语，体育管理，戏剧等

 

学期安排：一年3个学期

 

秋季—7月30日；春季—12月1日；夏季—4月30日；录取率：67.4%

 

学费-28104美元；住宿-9074美元

（适用于2011-2012学年，每年会有变化）

 

是否NCAA认证：是

各种排名：US News & World Report排名中西部53

服务与设施：国际学生到底特律(Detroit)转机到托雷多(Toledo)(TOL)，学校可提供接机服务。学校图书馆拥有13万多套丛书，以及一个公共检索系统。学校有戏剧组、合唱队、军乐队、学生主办的报纸、电台及各种体育协会，学生服务中心可为留学生提供学业和生活的指导帮助，免费安排住宿。学生宿舍为两人间，有床，桌椅，衣柜和储物柜。

The University of Findlay ranks in the top tier of "U.S. News and World Report's" America's Best Colleges in the Midwest and was named a Best Midwestern College by "The Princeton Review" for the past four years. It has been recognized as one of America's Best Private Colleges by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education.

The University of Findlay is known for academic excellence, caring faculty, and a warm campus environment. It focuses on innovative, career-oriented programs that will help students get jobs in the careers they love.

With nearly 60 undergraduate programs, 7 master's degrees, a doctor of physical therapy, and a doctor of pharmacy degree, the University of Findlay has a myriad of courses and areas of study from which students may choose. The most popular programs are animal science, including animal science/pre-veterinary medicine; equestrian studies; pharmacy; business administration; and education. With an average class size of 16 students and personal faculty advisers, students will get the support they need at the University of Findlay.

Since the University of Findlay is a small campus, students can be involved in as many activities and clubs as they would like. Students can sing in the choir, join a fraternity, or host a show on UF-TV. The University of Findlay offers nearly 80 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, and 28 intramural sports. Many student organizations coordinate service projects and events that benefit local needs or raise awareness about important societal issues. Students also can enjoy concerts, comedians, and entertainers that perform on the University of Findlay's campus throughout the school year.

A few of the university's social, service, professional, and spiritual organizations and activities include academic honor societies; Black Student Union; service learning-based organizations; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; "The Pulse" student newspaper; Physician Assistant Student Society; social fraternities and sororities; Student Government Association; Teachers of Tomorrow; and university bands.

As University of Findlay freshmen, students will live in one of the eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages, and special interest houses are available for upperclassmen. All housing areas are fully furnished, and offer the use of free washers and dryers, cable television, and high-speed Internet access.

The University of Findlay Henderson Dining Hall is a tastefully decorated, 507-seat facility that offers a variety of foods including salads, soups, international fare, pizza, entrees, desserts, and made-to-order delicatessen sandwiches. In addition, a full-service snack bar is located in the Alumni Memorial Union.

The University of Findlay offers fully wireless Internet throughout campus, residence halls included. There also are nine computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends.

The University of Findlay also provides an array of academic support services to help students succeed. Some of these services include Disability Services; Learning Difference Support Program; Peer Tutoring Service; Student Office for Advocacy and Retention (SOAR); Writing Center; Reading Center; and Study Strategy Information.

The Cosiano Health Center offers free general health assessment and care with nurses available every day, and a physician holds regular hours each week. The University of Findlay Office of Counseling Services is also available to provide quality personal counseling to anyone experiencing social, emotional, and/or mental health difficulties.

Before students get ready to move into their new residence halls, they will be able to meet with their academic advisers, sign up for classes, become familiar with campus, and take placement tests during summer Student Registration and Family Orientation days.

Students will also find plenty to explore off-campus while they are at school. The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio -- a small Midwestern city designated as a "dream town" and the only municipality in Ohio to be named to the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance four consecutive times. The university's campus is a short drive from Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.

Independent, Coed

Small-town 390-acre campus with easy access to Toledo

Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's

$35,608 includes full-time tuition ($26,016), mandatory fees ($782), and room and board ($8810). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program. Part-time tuition: $577 per semester hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)

Moderately difficult , 68% of applicants were admitted

Rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfers)

Admission: 2,791 applied; 1,902 admitted; 633 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.4

·                  SAT critical reading scores over 500 68%

·                  SAT math scores over 500 66%

·                  SAT writing scores over 500 65%

·                  SAT critical reading scores over 600 23%

·                  SAT math scores over 600 22%

·                  SAT writing scores over 600 19%

·                  SAT critical reading scores over 700 4%

·                  SAT math scores over 700 2%

·                  SAT writing scores over 700 2%

Options: electronic application, deferred entrance
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, minimum 2.3 GPA
Required for some: interview
Application deadline: rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfers)
Notification: continuous (freshmen), continuous (transfers)

Comprehensive Costs: $35,608 includes full-time tuition ($26,016), mandatory fees ($782), and room and board ($8810). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program. Part-time tuition: $577 per semester hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program

Required fees: $682 per term part-time

Room and board: College room only: $4396

Payment plan: Installment

Waivers: Children of alumni, senior citizens, and employees or children of employees

Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2009, 2,428 applied for aid, 1,915 were judged to have need, 195 had their need fully met. 420 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $830). 300 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $850)
In 2009, 404 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 68%
Average financial aid package: $17,345
Average need-based loan: $4950
Average need-based gift aid: $10,362
Average non-need-based aid: $10,110
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $32,800

Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
Animal Sciences; Equestrian Studies; Farm and Ranch Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Business/Corporate Communications; Finance; Hotel/Motel Administration; Human Resources Management; International Business/Trade/Commerce; Logistics and Materials Management; Marketing/Marketing Management; Sales, Distribution and Marketing
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism; Journalism; Public Relations/Image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Education
Art Teacher Education; Bilingual and Multilingual Education; Business Teacher Education; Education; Elementary Education; English as a Second/Foreign Language (Teaching); Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Science Teacher Education; Secondary Education; Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters
Creative Writing; English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Japanese; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; Nuclear Medical Technology; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Pre-Medical Studies; Pre-Veterinary Studies
History
History
Legal Professions And Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
Humanities
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy; Social Work
Security And Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration; Forensic Science and Technology
Social Sciences
Economics; Political Science and Government; Social Sciences; Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts
Art; Dramatic/Theater Arts

3,011 undergraduate students, 64% women, 36% men, 3% transferred in, 3% African American, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American

5% representing 34 other countries

40% live on campus

Housing: On-campus residence required through junior year
Options: Coed, men-only, women-only, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, marching band, Campus Program Board, Pre-Vet Club, Horse Club, Circle K, International Club, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Campus Program Board, Pre-Vet Club, Horse Club, Circle K, International Club
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late-night transport/escort service
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling, women's center

Special study options: Academic remediation for entering students, accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, student-designed majors, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 nursing with Mount Carmel College of Nursing
School Calendar: Semesters

- Faculty
Total: 320
Full-time: 61% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 17:1

Member: NCAA, Division: All Division II

Baseball (m), basketball, cross-country running, football (m), golf, soccer, softball (w), swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball (w), wrestling (m)

Cheerleading, equestrian sports (w), water polo (club)

Basketball M/W, bowling M/W, golf M/W, lacrosse M(c), soccer M/W, softball M/W, tennis M/W, volleyball M/W, water polo M/W

Baseball M(s), basketball M(s)/W(s), cheerleading M/W, cross-country running M(s)/W(s), equestrian sports W, football M(s), golf M(s)/W(s), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(s), swimming and diving M(s)/W(s), tennis M(s)/W(s), track and field M(s)/W(s), volleyball W(s), water polo M(c)/W(c), wrestling M(s)

Main Library Name: Shafer Library
Other Library: 1
Collection: 145,948 titles; 7,479 serial subscriptions; 4,448 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $17.5 million