
- Overview芬德兰大学
Be Challenged
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.
Be Active
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.
Be Connected
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.
- At a Glance
School Type
Independent, Coed
Setting
Small-town 390-acre campus with easy access to Toledo
Degrees Offered
Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
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
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult , 68% of applicants were admitted
Application Deadlines
Rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfers)
- Admissions
Freshman
Admission: 2,791 applied; 1,902 admitted; 633 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.4
Test Scores
· 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%
Applying
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)
- Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2010-11)
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
Financial Aid
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
- Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
Majors
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
- Student Body
Undergraduate Student Population
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
International Population
5% representing 34 other countries
Housing Info
40% live on campus
- Campus Life
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
Academic Programs
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
- Athletics
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division II
Scholarship sports
Baseball (m), basketball, cross-country running, football (m), golf, soccer, softball (w), swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball (w), wrestling (m)
Nonscholarship sports
Cheerleading, equestrian sports (w), water polo (club)
Intramural sports
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
Intercollegiate sports
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)
- School Facilities
Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: Shafer Library
Other Library: 1
Collection: 145,948 titles; 7,479 serial subscriptions; 4,448 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $17.5 million