University of Findlay

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#5052 / #1327
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#729
Most Desirable School
University in Findlay, Ohio, USA

University of Findlay at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1327
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
83%
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$41,400
Graduation rate
62%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
2,223

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University of Findlay Featured Rankings

About University of Findlay

According to Wikipedia, The University of Findlay is a private Christian university in Findlay, Ohio. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and the city of Findlay. UF has nearly 80 undergraduate programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master's degrees and five doctorate-level degree programs. Nearly 4,200 students from approximately 35 countries are enrolled at Findlay with an international student population of approximately 500. Approximately 1,250 students live on campus in university housing. The University of Findlay has a main campus and five off-campus facilities.

University of Findlay Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation Rate
3,76083%74%62%

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does University of Findlay Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$41,400
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$20,496
30K - 48K$21,227
48K - 75K$22,356
75K - 110K$25,385
110K+$30,868

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do University of Findlay Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former University of Findlay students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $63,283 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

University of Findlay's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
6,1124,6301,482

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is University of Findlay?

University of Findlay is located at 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840-3653.

How Safe is University of Findlay?

University of Findlay reported 0.6 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, University of Findlay has a violent crime rate of 0.06% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Findlay has a violent crime rate of 0.32% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.65%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is University of Findlay Known For?

University of Findlay is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Findlay's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much University of Findlay's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Social Work
#926
World Rank
#928
Historical Rank
#367
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #367 in the U.S. and #926 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Medical
#2187
World Rank
#2189
Historical Rank
#590
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #590 in the U.S. and #2187 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Nursing
#1843
World Rank
#1843
Historical Rank
#702
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #702 in the U.S. and #1843 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Communications
#2836
World Rank
#2862
Historical Rank
#753
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #753 in the U.S. and #2836 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Political Science
#3741
World Rank
#3749
Historical Rank
#863
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #863 in the U.S. and #3741 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

political-science Degrees
History
#2869
World Rank
#2881
Historical Rank
#924
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #924 in the U.S. and #2869 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Literature
#2774
World Rank
#2817
Historical Rank
#927
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #927 in the U.S. and #2774 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
Business
#3661
World Rank
#3662
Historical Rank
#975
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #975 in the U.S. and #3661 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Mathematics
#4026
World Rank
#4057
Historical Rank
#1035
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #1035 in the U.S. and #4026 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees
Religious Studies
#4982
World Rank
#5000
Historical Rank
#1060
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #1060 in the U.S. and #4982 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

religious-studies-hub Degrees
Education
#4546
World Rank
#4553
Historical Rank
#1067
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #1067 in the U.S. and #4546 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Law
#4035
World Rank
#4044
Historical Rank
#1165
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #1165 in the U.S. and #4035 worldwide for influence in Law.

Philosophy
#4795
World Rank
#4828
Historical Rank
#1436
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #1436 in the U.S. and #4795 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#6110
World Rank
#6114
Historical Rank
#2051
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #2051 in the U.S. and #6110 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Psychology
#5521
World Rank
#5531
Historical Rank
#2078
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #2078 in the U.S. and #5521 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#9983
World Rank
#9991
Historical Rank
#2646
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #2646 in the U.S. and #9983 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
Criminal Justice
#5899
World Rank
#5901
Historical Rank
#2825
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #2825 in the U.S. and #5899 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees
Biology
#11278
World Rank
#11291
Historical Rank
#2974
USA Rank

University of Findlay ranks #2974 in the U.S. and #11278 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees

Who Are University of Findlay's Most Influential Alumni?

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