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Mission
The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
UF Fast Facts
Findlay College was founded in 1882 by the citizens of 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.
Enrollment for 2008-09:
Total Enrollment - More than 4,400
Undergraduate - Nearly 3,000
Graduate - More than 1,400
International students - Nearly 600 from 25 countries and territories
Students living on campus - 1,380
Student/Faculty Ratio - 17:1
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for 2009-10:
Tuition - $25,016
Room & Board - $8,554
Student Fees - $758
Financial Aid:
Eighty percent of UF students receive financial aid, either in scholarships, work-study grants or government loans.
Students received approximately $28.4 million in institutional financial aid from UF in 2008-09.
The average financial package for incoming students with financial need was $19,003.
Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
The University of Findlay offers nearly 60 areas of undergraduate study.
The five most popular majors are pre-veterinary medicine, equestrian studies, business, pharmacy and education.
Graduate and Professional Degrees Awarded
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual Education
Master of Athletic Training
Master of Business Administration
Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Teaching students is the top priority for Findlay’s faculty members, although they also publish articles, do research, author textbooks and are leaders in their professional organizations. Most have worked in business, industry, education or service areas in their chosen professions, bringing a wealth of experience to the classroom.
Recognition and Honors:
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 three 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.
In recent years, the campus has grown through the acquisition of the former Winebrenner Nursing Home and renovation of the former Owens Community College campus, creating more than 60,000 square feet of academic space, which was the largest addition of academic space since the building of Old Main.
The Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books is the world’s first and largest teaching museum devoted to literacy and the art of children’s picture books. Founded in 1982, the Mazza Museum now contains more than 3,900 original artworks. A recent construction project added more than 9,000 square feet of additional space to serve students and the community.
The University offers a unique global perspective both academically and socially through its international student population, numbering more than 800 and hailing from 30 countries around the world.
The City of Findlay has been designated a “dreamtown” by Demographics Daily, named one of the top 100 small towns in the United States by Site Selection magazine and is the only municipality in Ohio to be selected three times as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise.
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 campus has grown with five new buildings constructed since 1989. These include the Phil Gardner Fitness Center, the Kenneth L. Frost Science Center, the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, the Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences and the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, containing the English equestrian studies program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and a 152-acre farm eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs. It has recently broken ground for a new 31,000-square-foot animal science building that will allow room for growth of its premier animal science programs.
A five-acre site on State Route 12 east of Findlay provides hands-on training simulations for the All-Hazards Training Cente.
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. Plans for a baseball field, softball field and eight-lane track are under development at the 20-acre facility.
The campus has grown with five new buildings constructed since 1989. These include the Phil Gardner Fitness Center, the Kenneth L. Frost Science Center, the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, the Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences and the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, containing the English equestrian studies program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and a 152-acre farm eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs. It has recently broken ground for a new 31,000-square-foot animal science building that will allow room for growth of its premier animal science programs.
A five-acre site on State Route 12 east of Findlay provides hands-on training simulations for the All-Hazards Training Cente.
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. Plans for a baseball field, softball field and eight-lane track are under development at the 20-acre facility.
The campus has grown with five new buildings constructed since 1989. These include the Phil Gardner Fitness Center, the Kenneth L. Frost Science Center, the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, the Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences and the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, containing the English equestrian studies program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and a 152-acre farm eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs. It has recently broken ground for a new 31,000-square-foot animal science building that will allow room for growth of its premier animal science programs.
A five-acre site on State Route 12 east of Findlay provides hands-on training simulations for the All-Hazards Training Cente.
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. Plans for a baseball field, softball field and eight-lane track are under development at the 20-acre facility.
The campus has grown with five new buildings constructed since 1989. These include the Phil Gardner Fitness Center, the Kenneth L. Frost Science Center, the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, the Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences and the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, containing the English equestrian studies program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and a 152-acre farm eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs. It has recently broken ground for a new 31,000-square-foot animal science building that will allow room for growth of its premier animal science programs.
A five-acre site on State Route 12 east of Findlay provides hands-on training simulations for the All-Hazards Training Cente.
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. Plans for a baseball field, softball field and eight-lane track are under development at the 20-acre facility.
The campus has grown with five new buildings constructed since 1989. These include the Phil Gardner Fitness Center, the Kenneth L. Frost Science Center, the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, the Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences and the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, containing the English equestrian studies program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and a 152-acre farm eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs. It has recently broken ground for a new 31,000-square-foot animal science building that will allow room for growth of its premier animal science programs.
A five-acre site on State Route 12 east of Findlay provides hands-on training simulations for the All-Hazards Training Cente.
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. Plans for a baseball field, softball field and eight-lane track are under development at the 20-acre facility.
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