Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The University of Findlay offers a wide range of undergraduate programs. Undergraduate students can start classes twice a year at Findlay, in the Fall (August) and in the Spring (January). Undergraduate students who need to improve their English proficiency before enrolling in their major may also start the IELP program in the summer (May) for an 8-week ELS section. 

Application Deadlines:

• Spring Application Deadline – November 10

• Summer Application Deadline – April 1

• Fall Application Deadline – June 20

To be admitted to the University of Findlay, students must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  The ACT or SAT is not required. Additional application criteria are listed below.

The English Test Score requirements can be waived if the student can demonstrate English proficiency. Learn more about the criteria to demonstrate English proficiency below.

Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programs

High School Credentials	English Test Score	Passport	Bank Statement	ACT/SAT
High school transcripts and school leaving certificate or diploma	TOEFL – 61 IELTS – 6.0 iTEP – 3.5 PTE Academic – 50 Duolingo – 95 Successful completion of Level 8 of The Language Company	Copy of passport bio page	Bank statement showing available funds for at least the first year of studies	Not required

(The University offers robust scholarships for undergraduate international students based on their GPA. You can read more about our scholarship options here.)

Graduate Admission Requirements

All prospective graduate students, including University of Findlay seniors, apply for admission through the University of Findlay’s online application system, found at each graduate program’s website and here. When applying for admission, please select the application that is linked to the graduate program AND entry point you wish to start classes at the University of Findlay.

The University of Findlay offers a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs. The admission criteria vary by program. Please review the admission criteria closely for the program you are applying for. You can find a comprehensive list of graduate programs below.

The English Test Score requirements can be waived if the student can demonstrate English proficiency. Learn more about the criteria to demonstrate English proficiency below.

Admission Criteria By Graduate Program

Program	Credentials	GPA	English Proficiency	GRE/GMAT	Letters of Recommendation
Master of Business Administration (Includes MBA – Business Analytics)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term.	2.5 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergrad coursework	TOEFL: 79; IELTS 6.5 overall band score with 6.5 in Writing band and minimum 6.0 in all other bands; 58PTE; Duolingo: 105 *Minimum band scores required	Not Required	Not Required
Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management (ESHM)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term.	3.0 GPA	TOEFL: 79; IELTS 6.5 overall band score with minimum 6.0 in all bands; 58 PTE; Duolingo: 105 *Minimum band scores required	Not Required	Not Required
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Linguistics (TESOL)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term.	2.75 GPA	TOEFL: 79 iBT; IELTS 6.5 overall band score with minimum 6.0 in all bands; PTE: Not Accepted; Duolingo: 105 *Minimum band scores required	Not Required	2 letters of recommendation & goal statement, and resume
Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing (MARW)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term.	Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or have a minimum cumulative GPA average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a previous master’s degree.	TOEFL: 110 with 25 or better in speaking and 25 or better in writing or a verified IELTS of 8.0 overall band score with minimum 7.5 in all bands.	GRE General Test and have a Verbal Reasoning test score of 500/153 or above.	2 letters of recommendation, which will include an assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform master’s-level work.
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term	3.0 GPA	TOEFL: 94 iBT; IELTS 7.0 overall band score overall band score with minimum 6.5 in all bands; 65 PTE; Duolingo: 115 *Minimum band scores required	Not Required	Not Required
Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics (MSASA)	Original & official credentials showing completion and awarding of an undergraduate degree, or work completed through at least the 7th term	3.0 GPA	TOEFL: 79; IELTS 6.5 overall band score with minimum 6.0 in all bands ; 58 PTE;  Duolingo: 105 *Minimum band scores required	Not Required	Not Required

Program Applications

Application Deadline

• Fall Application Deadline – June 20

Graduate Program with Centralized Application Service (CAS) Applications

Some graduate programs use a Centralized Application Service (CAS) application. If you are interested in any of the following programs, please visit the pages below for more detailed information on how to apply:

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Master of Physician Assistant (MPA)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)