The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH 45840-3653
About The University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private research university in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling about 2,223 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,996 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- The University of Findlay charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,164).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 57.86%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,996.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at The University of Findlay is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 423% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
The University of Findlay awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 61 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Findlay | $41,164 | $27,221 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 34% below published tuition at The University of Findlay
Key findings
- The University of Findlay's average net price ($27,221) is 34% below published tuition ($41,164).
- The University of Findlay charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,164).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
The University of Findlay tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $41,164
Finding The University of Findlay charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $41,164. That is 40% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is about 2.7×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at The University of Findlay versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at The University of Findlay versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The University of Findlay is $27,221.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $27,221 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,132 above the Ohio median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $12,250 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway The University of Findlay’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 34% lower after grants and scholarships.
The University of Findlay: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The University of Findlay—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$41,164
Avg. net price
$27,221
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,052 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,908 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,481 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,486 |
| $110,001+ | $28,963 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $164,656. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What The University of Findlay is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General179
- Medical Informatics104
- Physical Therapy/Therapist92
- Pre-Veterinary Studies84
- Education, General58
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 19% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The University of Findlay a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The University of Findlay is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for The University of Findlay.
Campus
Location
Findlay, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 45840-3653
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
2,223
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,809
- Graduate
- 954
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,439
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 14.69%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The University of Findlay.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The University of Findlay was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The University of Findlay in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,798 | $29,798 | $21,178 |
| 2014 | $30,640 | $30,640 | $21,926 |
| 2015 | $31,508 | $31,508 | $22,594 |
| 2016 | $32,402 | $32,402 | $19,923 |
| 2017 | $33,320 | $33,320 | $22,619 |
| 2018 | $34,360 | $34,360 | $23,589 |
| 2019 | $35,410 | $35,410 | $24,884 |
| 2020 | $36,484 | $36,484 | $25,849 |
| 2021 | $37,188 | $37,188 | $22,625 |
| 2022 | $37,621 | $37,621 | $23,766 |
| 2023 | $39,646 | $39,646 | $23,731 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The University of Findlay reported total enrollment of about 2,223 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). About 14.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Findlay in 2024 is 2,223 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,809 students. Graduate enrollment is about 954 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
36.76% 100% Completion Time
57.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.76% of students graduating from The University of Findlay completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Medical Informatics: 37% male / 63% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
The University of Findlay graduates earn a median of $56,996 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of The University of Findlay.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $56,996. Median federal loan debt: $25,439. Average net price used in cost models: $27,221.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway The University of Findlay graduates report median earnings of $56,996 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for The University of Findlay.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at The University of Findlay.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The University of Findlay graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The University of Findlay—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$53.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Ohio median 2.2× the median ($24.2M)
- Great Lakes median 1.7× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($26.4M)
- Ohio median 0.91× the median ($15,287)
- Great Lakes median 0.84× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.8%
- Ohio median 4.1 pp below median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 7.3 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 7.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,542
- Ohio median near the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median 0.94× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,807
- Ohio median 1.5× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 1.5× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
The University of Findlay at a glance
The University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private non-profit institution in Findlay, OH, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralMedical InformaticsPhysical Therapy/Therapist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian76.6%Race/ethnicity unknown7.0%Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Schools near The University of Findlay
Other campuses in Findlay, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The University of Findlay located?
The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, OH.
What is The University of Findlay's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Findlay is 83.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,760 applicants and 3,246 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is The University of Findlay's tuition?
The University of Findlay tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $41,164 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $27,221 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does The University of Findlay cost?
Reported tuition is $41,164 and average net price is $27,221 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,200 annually.
Why is The University of Findlay's net price so much lower than tuition?
At The University of Findlay, published tuition is $41,164 while average net price is $27,221—about 34% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains The University of Findlay's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($27,221), completion (57.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($56,996). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Findlay?
The University of Findlay reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,809 students, White (76.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Findlay?
About 29.3% of students at The University of Findlay are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Findlay?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Findlay reports midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of The University of Findlay earn?
Median earnings are $49,757 six years after entry and $56,996 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Findlay?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Findlay students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,439.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.