The University of Findlay is as private university located in the city of Findlay in Ohio. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. The institution changed its name to The University of Findlay in 1989 to reflect the dynamic growth in enrollment and the diversity of academic offerings available, including the addition of graduate programs. The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
Enrollment for 2009-10:
- Total Enrollment - More than 4,100
- Undergraduate - Nearly 2,800
- Graduate - More than 1,300
- International students - More than 500 from 25 countries and territories
Students living on campus - 1,380
Student/Faculty Ratio - 16:1
UF ranks in the top tier of U.S. News & 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.
Location & Facilities
The University of Findlay has more than 70 acres at the main campus on North Main Street, which includes academic, administrative and athletic buildings, eight residence halls, 19 townhouse units, 21 cottages and a number of facilities housing faculty and staff offices. The Russ and Peg Armstrong Sports Complex, located a couple blocks north of campus, includes six professional-grade tennis courts and two football practice fields.
The focus of the athletic program is on the student-athlete, with athletic scholarships available for qualified students. tudents may participate in any of 60 organizations, including special interest clubs, student media, student government, music and theater groups, service clubs, academic honorary organizations, spiritual life groups, and Greek sororities and fraternities.
UF also has an active intramural program with 27 sports, including flag football, ultimate Frisbee and broomball. In addition to eight traditional residence halls, UF also offers numerous houses designed for those with special interests as well as several fraternity and sorority houses.
Townhouse apartments and cottages are also offered to students.