University of Findlay SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because Findlay admits a large share of applicants, your bigger opportunity may be scholarship positioning. A 1090 SAT or 21 ACT with a 3.65 GPA lines up with the $21,000 Dean’s Scholarship, while a 1190 SAT or 24 ACT with a 3.90 GPA targets $23,000.
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University of Findlay facts and stats
University of Findlay enrolls 4,118 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Findlay has a 74% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Findlay, OH
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Key University of Findlay application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
August 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Findlay, aim to take your first test by spring of junior year so summer retakes are available before the August 1 Regular Decision and financial aid priority deadline. Because that date comes before fall senior testing scores would arrive, plan for June or July as your last practical retake if you are trying to improve for admission or score-based merit scholarships.
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What you'll actually pay
Findlay is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students: tuition and fees are $41,164. About 79% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $26,610. Submit the FAFSA by the August 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
At University of Findlay, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $52,364 before aid. Aid is common: 79% of students receive assistance, with an average aid package of $29,425, which can substantially reduce the billed cost. Merit aid is a major factor, averaging $26,610, with listed first-time student scholarships ranging from $17,000 to $25,000 and awards tied to benchmarks such as a 3.30+ GPA, 1290+ SAT, or 27+ ACT.
Student life at University of Findlay
53% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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