The University of Findlay Acceptance Rate
Findlay, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,760
- Admitted
- 3,246
- Yield
- 18.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Findlay's acceptance rate has risen from 72% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,715 to 3,760 (+38%) over that period.
Its 86.3% rate makes The University of Findlay more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
The University of Findlay has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,715 | 1,954 | 72% | 619 |
| 2015–16 | 3,106 | 2,357 | 75.9% | 715 |
| 2016–17 | 2,976 | 2,172 | 73% | 544 |
| 2017–18 | 3,611 | 2,711 | 75.1% | 598 |
| 2018–19 | 3,462 | 2,572 | 74.3% | 562 |
| 2019–20 | 3,336 | 2,576 | 77.2% | 520 |
| 2020–21 | 3,386 | 2,695 | 79.6% | 614 |
| 2021–22 | 3,554 | 2,971 | 83.6% | 647 |
| 2022–23 | 3,609 | 3,103 | 86% | 672 |
| 2023–24 | 3,760 | 3,246 | 86.3% | 613 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,551 | 2,215 | 86.8% |
| Men | 1,188 | 1,013 | 85.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Findlay's acceptance rate?
The University of Findlay's acceptance rate is 86.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,246 admitted of 3,760 applicants).
Is The University of Findlay test optional?
The University of Findlay is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to The University of Findlay?
The University of Findlay received 3,760 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,246.
Is The University of Findlay getting harder to get into?
The University of Findlay has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.findlay.edu/.