The University of Findlay Admission Requirements

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The University of Findlay Admission Overview

The University of Findlay admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year The University of Findlay admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (A-). The University of Findlay is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Findlay is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Findlay Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.4%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The The University of Findlay acceptance rate is 83.4%. Last year, 3,389 of 4,065 applicants were admitted. That is the 45th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into The University of Findlay and can you get accepted?

The University of Findlay is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

The University of Findlay typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Findlay GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.7

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.7

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at The University of Findlay typically have around a 3.7 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. The University of Findlay is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

32% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #12 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

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Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled The University of Findlay freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	31.7%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	23.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	15.9%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	9.4%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	9.3%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.2%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

The University of Findlay SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1213

Freshmen who sent SAT

19%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 500
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 613
Math 600
Composite 1213

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at The University of Findlay typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1213) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. The University of Findlay ranks #28 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1213

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Findlay ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

72%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at The University of Findlay typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. The University of Findlay places #27 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

52% of The University of Findlay freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Findlay students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	29%
Top 25% of class	52%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of Findlay admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,754	1,286	4,065
Accepted	2,356	1,033	3,389
Acceptance Rate	86%	80%	83%
Enrolled	386	191	577
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	18%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Findlay and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Findlay application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Findlay is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of Findlay
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

The University of Findlay is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025