who we are
Fast Facts
The University of Findlay has a national reputation for providing quality, distinctive academic programs and student experiences.
Our Origins
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 variety of academic offerings available, including the addition of graduate programs.
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Explore Our Programs
The University of Findlay offers a wide variety of academic programs in health professions, sciences, pharmacy, business, and humanities.
Undergraduate
University of Findlay offers more than 85 bachelor’s degrees within our five colleges.
Five of our most popular majors are:
- animal science/pre-veterinary medicine
- pharmacy
- business
- equestrian studies
- education
Graduate
University of Findlay offers 10 graduate programs of study within our five colleges.
Five of our most popular programs are:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Physician Assistant
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OPT)
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Mazza Museum
The Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books is the world’s first and one of the largest teaching museum devoted to literacy and the art of children’s picture books. Founded in 1982, the Mazza Museum now contains more than 17,000 original artworks. A 2007 construction project added more than 9,000 square feet of additional space to serve students and the community.
Student experience
Campus Life
Students may participate in any of more than 100 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. Findlay also has an intramural program with 25 activities, including flag football, basketball, co-ed volleyball, billiards, bowling and more.
100+
Student Organizations
25+
Intramurals/Club Sports
13
On-Campus Housing Options
22
NCAA Division II Varsity Teams
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Campus Acreage
The University of Findlay has an 86-acre main campus on North Main Street, which includes academic, administrative, and athletic buildings, residence halls, townhouses, cottages, duplexes, apartments, Greek and special interest houses, and a number of facilities housing faculty and staff offices.
In addition, the University operates a 52-acre facility on the east side of Findlay, the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex, containing the English equestrian studies program, and a 153-acre farm, the Western Farm and Animal Sciences Center, eight miles south of campus, housing the western riding, animal science, and pre-veterinary medicine programs, wherein 2009 it dedicated a 31,000-square-foot animal science building to 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 Center. The Russ and Peg Armstrong Sports Complex, located a couple of blocks north of campus, includes six professional-grade tennis courts and two football practice fields.
The Rieck Center for Habitat Studies is a 54-acre living laboratory focused on offering community and university students environmental education.
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NCAA Athletics
University of Findlay is a part of NCAA Division II and Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) and consists of 22 NCAA Division II teams and 26 Varsity Athletic Teams. Our mascot is Derrick the Oiler and we are nicknamed the “Oilers”.
| Men’s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country English Equestrian Football Golf Soccer Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Western Equestrian Wrestling | Women’s Sports Basketball Cross Country English Equestrian Lacrosse Golf Soccer Softball Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Western Equestrian | Spirit Squads Cheerleading Dance Team Band |
Athletic Highlights
The men’s basketball team captured the NCAA Division II national championship in 2009, its first national title, and finished in the Sweet Sixteen in 2017 on the NCAA Division II tournament.
The football teams won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II National Championship in 1979, 1992, 1995 and 1997, with the Roughneck wrestling team winning the NAIA national crown in 1995.
In 2001, the Findlay equestrian teams won both the English and western IHSA national championships – making the University of Findlay the only institution to win both titles the same year. The western team also won IHSA national championships in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2018 and 2019 and a reserve championship in 2008, 2014 and 2015. The English equestrian team won reserve national championship titles in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. The dressage team, which competes in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association, was the reserve national champion in 2012.
The women’s golf team won their first NCAA Division II National Championship title in 2022. The Oiler’s also placed 10th in Division II Learfield Cup in 2025, it’s highest finish in department history.
enrollment for 2025-2026
Student Enrollment
4,700+
Total Enrollment
12:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
1,000+
College Credit Plus (CCP) Students
3,000+
Undergraduate Enrollment
National Reputation
Honors like these highlight the tremendous team effort our faculty and staff put forth each day. In the end, it’s the opinions of our current students, alumni, parents and our community that are of the highest importance to Findlay.
U.S. News & World Report
The University of Findlay has earned top rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges” for 20 consecutive years.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review recognized the University of Findlay as one of the best four-year institutions in the Best Midwest for 2026. Its annual rankings, based on student surveys and data, recognize “academically outstanding” schools.
Money Magazine
Money Magazine listed UF was named as one of the best colleges in America for 2024.
Intelligent.com
UF was named one of the Best Colleges in Ohio in 2024 by Intelligent.com.
College Factual
Ranked #1 in the country by College Factual as the Best College Affiliated As Church of God: Nationwide.
Best Values Schools.com
UF is ranked as one of the best value schools in Ohio by bestvalueschools.com.