collageThe University of Findlay (UF) is a private Christian university in Findlay, Ohio. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and the city of Findlay. UF 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 in university housing. The University of Findlay has a 76-acre (31 ha) main campus and five off-campus facilities.
History
The predecessor of the University of Findlay, Findlay College, was founded on January 28, 1882, by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God General Conference. By 1897, the college had established an endowment 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.
Academics
Science center with the bell from Old Main
The University of Findlay established the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in hazardous waste studies, now known as environmental, safety and occupational health management. The All Hazards Training Center,[3] 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 in emergency planning, response and recovery.
Notable programs
University stables
The English equestrian program[4] 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 an Intercollegiate 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, the western equestrian program[5] 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.
The Nuclear Medicine Institute is a one-year professional program that trains nuclear medicine technologists. It was established in 1966 in Cleveland and joined Findlay in 1984. It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine.[6]
Mazza Museum
The campus includes the Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books which contains the largest collection of children’s book illustrations in the United States.[7] It has the distinction of being the first and one of the largest teaching museum in the world 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.
Outside the classroom
There are nearly 100 student 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 25 intramural sports. The school also holds a variety of theater productions, art exhibits, and vocal and instrumental music concerts.
Accreditation
UF is accredited by the Higher 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, teaching English to speakers of other languages.[8]
Athletics
Main article: Findlay Oilers
The University of Findlay, known athletically as the Oilers with their mascot named Derrick the Oiler,[10] compete as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s Division II. Its student-athletes participate in 23 intercollegiate sports: men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, Western equestrian, English equestrian, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, wrestling; while women’s sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, Western equestrian, English equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball. 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 the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
university of findlay ranking
Rankings
In 2021 University of Findlay was ranked #241 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.[9]
Notable alumni
Tim Beckman, former head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Josh Bostic, 2009 NABC Division 2 Player of the Year, lead 2008-2009 Men’s Basketball team to an undefeated (36-0) National Championship
R. Clint Cole, U.S. Representative
Ralph D. Cole, U.S. Representative
Joanie Dodds, American fashion model
Edward L. Feightner, World War II flying ace, test pilot, and Blue Angels pilot
John W. Grabiel, Arkansas politician
Tennyson Guyer, U.S. Representative
Vic Joseph, ringside commentator for World Wrestling Entertainment
Harold Jones-Quartey, Player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League
Waylon Lowe, NCAA D-2 Wrestling Champion; current professional mixed martial arts fighter[11]
Charlie Parker, basketball coach
Stacy Westfall, professional horse trainer
Bob Wortman, official for NFL and NCAA basketball; only official to work 2 Super Bowls and 2 NCAA Final Fours
The The University of Findlay Athletics Program
The University of Findlay Sports-Related Financial Aid
There are 771 athletes who take part in at least one sport at the school, 451 men and 320 women. On average, these students receive around $7,411 in sports-related student aid, which can help defray a lot of college costs. Breaking it down by gender, the average amount of sports aid awarded to men is $7,421 and the average awarded to women is $7,399.
The University of Findlay Coaches
The sports at Findlay are led by 18 head coaches, 9 of whom coach male teams and 9 of whom spearhead women’s teams. Women’s team head coaches make an average of $50,387 and men’s team head coaches make about $67,881 each year.
There are also 42 assitant coaches of sports at Findlay. That breaks down to 25 assistant coaches of men’s teams and 17 assistant coaches of women’s teams. The assistant coaches for women’s teams make an average of $24,778 while the ones for men’s team make about $29,489 a year. Note, the individual salary of coaches is often dependent on the team they coach.
Did the Findlay Athletics Program Make Money?
In terms of financials, Findlay collected $10,592,850 in revenue and paid out $10,519,444 in expenses. In other words, the sports department made a profit of $73,406. That’s a whole lot better than taking a loss!
The net profit or loss can vary with each sport. For example, sports like basketball and football are often moneymakers for a school while other sports could be operating at a deficit. The chart below compares the amount of money made (or lost) for each of the men’s sports offered at Findlay.
Likewise, money made for women’s athletics can vary quite a bit by sport. Here’s what the comparison looks like for women’s sports at Findlay.
Popular Sports at The University of Findlay
Findlay Men’s Baseball
$-15,921NET PROFIT/LOSS
49TEAM MEMBERS
There are 49 players on the Findlay men’s baseball team, and they are led by one head coach and one assistant coach.
The Findlay baseball program paid out $357,058 in expenses while making $341,137 in total revenue. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-15,921.
Findlay Women’s Basketball
$-3,355NET PROFIT/LOSS
28TEAM MEMBERS
The 28-member women’s basketball team at Findlay is kept in shape by one head coach and one assistant coach.
The Findlay women’s basketball program paid out $605,970 in expenses while making $602,615 in total revenue. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-3,355.
Findlay Men’s Football
$-7,576NET PROFIT/LOSS
137TEAM MEMBERS
The head coach and 9 assistant coaches train and lead the 137 players of the Findlay men’s football team.
On the money side of things, the Findlay football program brought home $2,228,269 in revenue and paid out $2,235,845 in total expenses. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-7,576.
Findlay Golf
Findlay Men’s Golf
$30,512NET PROFIT/LOSS
17TEAM MEMBERS
The head coach and assistant coach train and lead the 17 players of the Findlay men’s golf team.
In terms of financials, the Findlay men’s golf program paid out $262,362 in expenses and made $292,874 in total revenue. This equates to a net profit of $30,512 for the program. That’s definitely a big plus.
Findlay Women’s Golf
$-7,683NET PROFIT/LOSS
10TEAM MEMBERS
There are 10 players on the Findlay women’s golf team, and they are led by one head coach and one assistant coach.
In terms of financials, the Findlay women’s golf program paid out $234,645 in expenses and made $226,962 in total revenue. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-7,683.
Findlay Lacrosse
Findlay Women’s Lacrosse
$30,709NET PROFIT/LOSS
32TEAM MEMBERS
The 32 players of the Findlay women’s lacrosse team are led by a head coach and an assistant coach.
Findlay brought in $392,648 in revenue from its women’s lacrosse program while paying out $361,939 in expenses. That is, the program raked in a net profit of $30,709 for the school. Not all college sports teams can say that.
Findlay Soccer
Findlay Men’s Soccer
$0NET PROFIT/LOSS
39TEAM MEMBERS
The 39 players of the Findlay men’s soccer team are led by a head coach and an assistant coach.
The men’s soccer program at Findlay made $263,344 in revenue and spent $263,344 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money – and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.
Findlay Women’s Soccer
$-1,672NET PROFIT/LOSS
31TEAM MEMBERS
The 31 players of the Findlay women’s soccer team are led by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
The women’s soccer program at Findlay made $441,776 in revenue and spent $443,448 in expenses. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-1,672.
The 42-player women’s softball team at Findlay is kept in shape by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
Findlay brought in $343,730 in revenue from its women’s softball program while paying out $350,448 in expenses. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-6,718.
Findlay Swimming & Diving
Findlay Men’s Swimming & Diving
$3,028NET PROFIT/LOSS
15TEAM MEMBERS
The 15 players of the Findlay men’s swimming and diving team are led by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
The Findlay men’s swimming and diving program paid out $330,809 in expenses while making $333,837 in total revenue. So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $3,028 in net profit. Mark this down as a good thing.
There are 23 players on the Findlay women’s swimming and diving team, and they are led by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
The women’s swimming and diving program at Findlay made $363,703 in revenue and spent $431,866 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, racking up a net loss of $-68,163.
Findlay Tennis
Findlay Men’s Tennis
$-37,696NET PROFIT/LOSS
10TEAM MEMBERS
The 10-member men’s tennis team at Findlay is kept in shape by one head coach and one assistant coach.
Findlay brought in $177,310 in revenue from its men’s tennis program while paying out $215,006 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, racking up a net loss of $-37,696.
Findlay Women’s Tennis
$-1,725NET PROFIT/LOSS
12TEAM MEMBERS
The head coach and assistant coach train and lead the 12 players of the Findlay women’s tennis team.
The women’s tennis program at Findlay made $223,690 in revenue and spent $225,415 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, racking up a net loss of $-1,725.
Findlay Track & Field (Combined)
Findlay Men’s Track & Field (Combined)
$61,157NET PROFIT/LOSS
122TEAM MEMBERS
The Findlay men’s track and field team is made up of 122 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 4 assistant coaches.
On the money side of things, the Findlay men’s track and field program brought home $582,851 in revenue and paid out $521,694 in total expenses. This means the program turned a profit, making $61,157 for the school. This is great since many college sports programs lose money.
Findlay Women’s Track & Field (Combined)
$1,755NET PROFIT/LOSS
105TEAM MEMBERS
There are 105 players on the Findlay women’s track and field team, and they are led by one head coach and 4 assistant coaches.
The women’s track and field program at Findlay made $499,797 in revenue and spent $498,042 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit, making $1,755 for the school. This is great since many college sports programs lose money.
Findlay Volleyball
Findlay Women’s Volleyball
$-43,334NET PROFIT/LOSS
37TEAM MEMBERS
The 37 players of the Findlay women’s volleyball team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches.
In terms of financials, the Findlay women’s volleyball program paid out $473,262 in expenses and made $429,928 in total revenue. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, racking up a net loss of $-43,334.
Findlay Men’s Wrestling
$-35,704NET PROFIT/LOSS
32TEAM MEMBERS
There are 32 players on the Findlay men’s wrestling team, and they are led by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
Findlay brought in $354,186 in revenue from its wrestling program while paying out $389,890 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, racking up a net loss of $-35,704.
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