The University of Findlay is a dynamic, forward-looking institution that is constantly seeking ways to better serve both students and the community.

Founded in 1882, Findlay College became The University of Findlay in 1989 to reflect its dynamic growth in enrollment and academic offerings as well as the addition of graduate programs. Enrollment has grown nearly 50 percent in the past decade with approximately 4,500 students enrolled during Fall 2006. International students number 640, and are enrolled from more than 30 countries.

The University of Findlay is now the largest private higher education institution in northwest Ohio, with an operating budget approaching $70 million. It added numerous new facilities during the 1990s and in fall 2006 added a new academic facility totaling 62,000 square feet.

The University is located in Findlay, Ohio, a small city that is pleasant and progressive. The headquarters of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. and Marathon Petroleum Corp., Findlay has been named one of the top 100 small towns in the U.S. by Site Selection magazine. Demographics Daily, an online newsletter that rated the quality of life in 632 small cities nationwide, has designated Findlay, with a population of 40,000, as a "dreamtown," and Findlay has been named as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance.

The new Carnegie classification system identifies the University as a larger master’s institution. Undergraduate programs are focused on professional fields, with some graduate coexistence.

The University of Findlay has more than 60 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers eight master’s degrees and a doctor of pharmacy. Unusual and well-recognized programs include equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant, as well as environmental, safety and occupational health management. Forensic science is the newest major. A point of distinction for the University is its Center for Terrorism Preparedness (CTP), which is recognized by the Center for Disease Control as one of 14 national public health centers for bioterrorism preparedness.

In today's fast-paced world, Findlay is continually adapting programs and teaching methods to meet the needs of current students who are preparing for tomorrow’s careers.

Degree programs at The University of Findlay are offered in varied formats and venues that accommodate students of all ages and their time-pressured lifestyles. In addition to traditional weekday classes, Findlay offers courses at night, on weekends, via the Internet and at several off-site locations in the region.

Graduate programs offered include a master of arts in education, a master of arts in teaching English as a second language (TESOL) and bilingual education, a master of business administration, a master of arts in liberal studies, a master of athletic training, a master of physical therapy, a master of occupational therapy, and a master of science in environmental, safety and health management.

Three degree completion programs leading to bachelor of science degrees are offered entirely online: business management, criminal justice and environmental, safety and health management. The MBA and the master of science in environmental, safety and health management also are offered entirely online in addition to classes held on campus.

The overall student to faculty ratio is 16:1. Teaching students is the top priority for Findlay's faculty members, who publish articles, do research, author textbooks and are leaders in their professional organizations. Most have practical experience in business, government, education, or service areas. Many faculty update their teaching skills at the university’s Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), which provides consultations, workshops, special programs, training/support materials, and an instructional technology lab. Unique faculty/staff partnerships foster innovative learning and scholarship initiatives. All faculty, staff and students also have access to the resources of OhioLINK, a statewide consortium of 84 institutions with library holdings in excess of 45 million items.

Opportunities abound for learning leadership and interpersonal skills outside the classroom. Students may participate in any of more than 75 organizations, including special interest clubs, student media, student government, performing arts groups, service clubs, academic honorary organizations, spiritual life groups and Greek sororities and fraternities. Club sports and 27 intramural sports keep the competitive spirit alive on campus.

The fine arts flourish on campus with a variety of theatre productions, art exhibits and vocal and instrumental music concerts that offer creative outlets and training for students, as well as serve as a source of cultural enrichment for the community.

The University of Findlay participates in 23 intercollegiate sports: 11 men’s (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and wrestling) and 10 women’s (basketball, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball). The newest varsity sports are western and English equestrian riding, which are mixed sports.

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, the University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and both equestrian teams are members of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). The football team won the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1979, 1992, 1995, and 1997. The wrestling team won the national crown in 1995. In 2001, the equestrian teams won both the English and Western IHSA National Championships, and the Western team repeated as national champion in 2005.

The University of Findlay is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, teacher education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nuclear medicine technology, social work and environmental, safety and occupational health management. Its pharmacy program holds pre-candidate status with the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Named a Best Midwestern College for 2007 by the Princeton Review, The University of Findlay was named in 2005 and 2006 as one of "America’s Best Private Colleges" by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education, and featured in the 2005 and 2006 editions of "Colleges of Distinction," an online guide profiling America’s best bets in higher education based on engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.