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Former name | Findlay College (1882–1989) |
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| Motto | Scientia Libertas et Religio (Knowledge, Liberty, and Religion) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1882; 143 years ago (1882) |
Religious affiliation | Churches of God General Conference (Winebrenner) |
| Endowment | $53.6 million (2022)[1] |
| President | Katherine Fell |
Academic staff | 219 (full-time) and 152 (part-time) Spring 2022[2] |
| Students | 4,829 (spring 2022)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 3,732 (spring 2022)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 1,097 (spring 2022)[2] |
| Location | , Ohio ,United States |
| Campus | 76 acres (31 ha) |
| Colors | Orange and Black[3] |
| Nickname | Oilers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II –G-MAC |
| Mascot | Derrick the Oiler |
| Website | findlay.edu |
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TheUniversity of Findlay is aprivate liberal arts university inFindlay, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between theChurches of God General Conference and the city of Findlay. The University of Findlay has nearly 80 undergraduate programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master's degrees and five doctorate-level degree programs. Nearly 4,200 students from approximately 35 countries are enrolled at Findlay with an international student population of approximately 500. Approximately 1,250 students live on campus inuniversity housing. The University of Findlay has a 76-acre (31 ha) main campus and five off-campus facilities.
The predecessor of the University of Findlay, Findlay College, was founded on January 28, 1882, by the city ofFindlay and theChurches of God General Conference. By 1897, the college had established anendowment of more than $100,000 and boasted sixteen faculty members. In 1989, Findlay College became known as the University of Findlay. The campus, still affiliated with the Church of God, embarked on a building campaign, adding five new buildings over the next several years.
By the start of the twenty-first century, the institution boasted sixty-five different areas of undergraduate study and eight graduate programs. The university is especially well known for its equestrian studies program and offers equestrian riding as a varsity sport. In 2012, the university added structures to Davis Street to host its newly created pharmacy program.
In March 2024, the university and the nearbyBluffton University announced a merger, to be complete in fall 2025.[4] The university called off the merger in February 2025.[5]
The University of Findlay is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission and the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, business, environmental health science and protection, intensive English language, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work, strength and conditioning, and teacher education, teachingEnglish to speakers of other languages.[6]
The University of Findlay established the nation's first bachelor's degree inhazardous waste studies, now known as environmental, safety and occupational health management. The All Hazards Training Center,[7] which grew from that initial program, has provided hands-on training simulations to more than 100,000 people from a wide range of backgrounds, including industry leaders and government officials involved inemergency planning, response and recovery.
The Nuclear Medicine Institute is a one-year professional program that trainsnuclear medicine technologists. It was established in 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to the campus of Findlay College in 1984.[8] It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine.[9]
TheEnglish equestrian program[10] utilizes a 72-acre (29 ha) farm, named the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex after the late university trustee, houses the English equestrian studies program. Established in 1992, the program has won anIntercollegiate Horse Show Association national title, several reserve championships and numerous individual honors. It also includes University Equine Veterinary Services Inc. and an adjacent, 30-acre nature preserve.
Founded in 1976, thewestern equestrian program[11] shares a 152-acre farm, the Animal Sciences Center, with the animal science/pre-veterinary medicine program. The western program has earned five Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national championships in the past decade as well as numerous individual honors.
In the 2025U.S. News & World Report college rankings, the University of Findlay was ranked 359th (tied) among 436 national universities.[12]
The campus includes theMazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books which contains the largest collection ofchildren's bookillustrations in the United States.[13] It has the distinction of being the first teaching museum in the world, and one of the largest, specializing in original artwork from picture books. Its collection numbers more than 11,000 pieces from award-winning authors and artists. Its mission is to promote literacy through its educational programs and to collect, exhibit and preserve original art from children's books.
There are nearly 100student organizations, including special interest clubs, student media,student government, performing arts groups,service clubs, academic honorary organizations, spiritual life groups,Greek sororities and fraternities,club sports, and 25intramural sports. The school also holds a variety of theater productions, art exhibits, and vocal and instrumental music concerts.
The University of Findlay, known athletically as the Oilers with their mascot namedDerrick theOiler,[14] compete as a member of theGreat Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'sDivision II. Its student-athletes participate in 23 intercollegiate sports: men's sports includebaseball,basketball,cross country,Western equestrian,English equestrian,football,golf,soccer,swimming & diving,tennis,track & field,wrestling; while women's sports includebasketball,cheerleading,cross country,dance team,Western equestrian,English equestrian,golf,lacrosse,soccer,softball,swimming and diving,tennis,track & field andvolleyball. The newest varsity sports are western and English equestrian riding, which are mixed sports, although they have predominantly female participants. Both equestrian teams are members of theIntercollegiate Horse Show Association.
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