University of Findlay

140 Years and Counting!

The origins of the University of Findlay, the nature of the education and the sense of service that is foundational to the UF experience are grounded in the Churches of God, General Conference and the spirit of the City of Findlay.

At a Glance:

Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Conference and the city of Findlay, the University is known for excellence in its science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and innovative thinkers through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom.

• 100+ Degree Options​​​​: ​The University of Findlay has more than 88 bachelor's degrees and offers 11 master's degrees, and five doctorate-level degree programs.​​

• ​​National Reputation​​​​: Findlay has earned top rankings in U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of "America's Best Colleges" for 17 consecutive years.​​

• 3,500+ Students​​: ​​More than 3,500 students, including over 1,000 graduate students are enrolled at Findlay. Approximately 1,250 students live on campus in University housing. ​

• ​Athletic Excellence​: A proud member of the NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), Findlay offers 22 men’s and women’s teams. Our nationally ranked teams are made up of Oiler student-athletes who graduate at a 19 percent higher rate than the national average.

• ​Grounded in Faith​: The University of Findlay is a place where Christian leaders flourish. UF is dedicated to helping students discover their particular calling, whether that be serving as a physical therapist, psychologist or teacher. For those who long to better understand how that calling fits in with a life of faith, the University stands ready to help.

• Residential Campus: The 403-acre campus includes a beautiful main campus that offers open green spaces, advanced academic buildings and on-campus housing. Our Animal Science and Western Equestrian Riding Complex, English Equestrian Riding Farm, All Hazards Training Center and a 55-acre wetland offer hands-on learning opportunities.

Our Mission:

The mission of the University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.

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Our Vision:

The University of Findlay will become a leading Midwestern university characterized by these core values.

Heartland Community:

In a university founded on the principles of personal faith, civic-mindedness, and scholarly achievement, we will advance our commitment to the personal attention essential to the development of our students as whole persons--knowledgeable, creative, ethical, and compassionate leaders.

Diverse Perspectives:

We will achieve a productive balance between innovative and time-tested approaches and programs in professional preparation, the liberal arts, and the natural sciences. We will embrace the professional, cultural, and intellectual diversity that will distinguish our programs from those of other comprehensive institutions of higher education. We will model civil discourse.

Transformative Experiences:

We will leverage our location, size, and values to provide experiential learning for students in every program of study.

What we are known for?

Academic Excellence:

As a private university, our focus in challenging our students through a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that is structured on both preparing them for their chosen career and developing skills that will help them exceed wherever their path in life takes them.

Transformative Experiences:

At Findlay, the experiences outside of the classroom are as important as what they learn inside. With real-world experience built into all of our academic programs, a strong study abroad program, our Center for Career and Professional Development, and a focus on community service, UF graduates are knowledgeable, confident, service-oriented, and informed individuals.

Supportive Community:

The caring, family environment has been a constant of the student experience at Findlay, regardless of if they attended here in ​the 1950s or if they are sitting in classrooms today. Our faculty and staff are focused on helping students find their passions in life and excel at them. Our alumni say that their faculty have become their lifelong mentors and friends because of the personal relationships they developed as a student.

Grounded in Christian Faith:

The University was founded in 1882 through a partnership with the City of Findlay and the Churches of God because both entities believed the community needed a place where individuals could find their calling in life through scholarship, faith, service, and the sharing of ideas. These values are still true today at UF. The University of Findlay is a place where individuals from all faiths are welcomed and guided to excel at their chosen vocation.

The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio, a small city that is pleasant and progressive. Findlay has been designated a “dream town” by Demographics Daily, and it has been repeatedly named the number one “micropolitan” city in the U.S. by Site Selection magazine for the last five years in a row!

Our calling is to cultivate the potential within each student through academic excellence, transformative experiences and a supportive community that is grounded in Christian faith.​