Is the University of Findlay a Christian college?

Yes. The University of Findlay is a Christian college.

What is the University of Findlay’s Compass Score?

55 out of 100 (grade D). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at the University of Findlay?

Chapel is listed at College First Church of God and Stewart Center – TLB Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of God

Real cost

Average price after aid $27,221 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,439 (all students)

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The University of Findlay is a university in Findlay, Ohio, with a Church of God affiliation. Its Campus Ministry offers a student-led Thursday night worship service, Sunday worship on campus and small discipleship groups. The general education core requires one course in the E1 outcome on meaning, faith and vocation, which students can meet with a religion or a philosophy course.

Faith life at a glance

A week at The University of Findlay

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
No set time
ThuToday
- 9:00PMWorship night
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
- 10:00AMChapel

No set time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“The mission of Campus Ministry is to advance God’s kingdom through discipleship.”
Source: findlay.edu
“Every Thursday night, students gather together in song and prayer in our student-led campus worship service.”
Source: findlay.edu
“The University of Findlay is grounded in Christian faith, welcomes all people, and respects the roles of faith and reason in reflective study.”
Source: findlay.smartcatalogiq.com

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Student-led worship meets Thursday evenings at 9 p.m., and a contemporary service is held Sundays at 10 a.m. in Stewart Center.

Source: findlay.edu

Where do I find community?

Campus Ministry partners with local churches and can connect students with mature believers in the community. Numerous Bible studies are offered on campus.

Source: findlay.edu

Academic Excellence

B+

68 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score58%
First-year retention 20% of score74%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score12 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,807

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

62 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One weekday worship service (Thursday Multiply) is the only regular weekday service listed; also recorded under S3.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday night, students gather together in song and prayer in our student-led campus worship service.”
  A student-led campus worship service is held every Thursday night.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Multiply is held every Thursday night.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday night, students gather together in song and prayer in our student-led campus worship service.”
  A student-led campus worship service is held every Thursday night.
  “Multiply is a weekly on-campus contemporary student-led worship service.”
  Multiply is a weekly on-campus student-led worship service.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (A weekly student-led worship service with prayer is quoted (Thursday nights); recorded as weekly.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday night, students gather together in song and prayer in our student-led campus worship service.”
  A student-led campus worship service is held every Thursday night.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A named Director of Campus Ministries serves students.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministries | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Giorgio Ferrario Director of Campus Ministries”
  Giorgio Ferrario is Director of Campus Ministries.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Worship services meet on campus, including in Stewart Center and College First Church of God.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Two such opportunities meet on campus, both of which are Churches of God, General Conference congregations.”
  Two Sunday worship congregations meet on campus.
2. Spiritual Life on Campus | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/student-life/spiritual-life-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “there is a contemporary worship service held on campus”
  The catalog notes a contemporary worship service held on campus.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

12 of 100 points · 1 of 6 found

No:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (E1 is required; students may meet it with philosophy courses (PHIL 100); no Bible or theology course is required of all.)
Sources (2)
1. Bachelor's Degree Requirements | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/bachelors-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “for at least 3 semester hours in each CORE+ outcome”
  Bachelor's students must complete at least three semester hours in each CORE+ outcome.
  “E1: Students will evaluate questions of meaning, faith, and vocation in light of enduring religious and philosophical texts and traditions.”
  The E1 outcome covers questions of meaning, faith and vocation through religious and philosophical texts.
2. Core+ Approved Courses | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy”
  A philosophy course (PHIL 100) is approved for the E1 outcome.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old and New Testament courses (RELI 235, RELI 240) are among the choices for E1.)
Sources (1)
1. Core+ Approved Courses | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELI 235 – The Old Testament”
  The Old Testament course RELI 235 is one approved choice for the E1 outcome.
  “RELI 240 – The New Testament”
  The New Testament course RELI 240 is one approved choice for the E1 outcome.
No:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (No Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course is required of all students. E1 can be met by philosophy.)
Sources (2)
1. Bachelor's Degree Requirements | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/bachelors-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “for at least 3 semester hours in each CORE+ outcome”
  Bachelor's students must complete at least three semester hours in each CORE+ outcome.
2. Core+ Approved Courses | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy”
  A philosophy course (PHIL 100) is approved for the E1 outcome.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two professional campus ministry staff are listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministries | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Giorgio Ferrario Director of Campus Ministries”
  Giorgio Ferrario is Director of Campus Ministries.
  “Alex Vaughn Miller Assistant Director of Christian Ministries”
  Alex Vaughn Miller is Assistant Director of Christian Ministries.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (The catalog describes numerous Bible studies, plus student groups such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life on Campus | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/student-life/spiritual-life-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A variety of opportunities for sharing in spiritual life exist on campus, including numerous Bible studies.”
  The catalog describes numerous Bible studies on campus.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We also partner with local churches and can help connect you with mature believers in the community”
  Campus ministry partners with local churches and helps connect students with believers in the community.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The mission of Campus Ministry is to advance God’s kingdom through discipleship.”
  Campus Ministry is the college's office for spiritual life, with a stated mission of discipleship.
2. Meet Our Staff | Campus Ministries | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Giorgio Ferrario Director of Campus Ministries”
  Giorgio Ferrario is Director of Campus Ministries.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 0 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

A student-led worship service is held every Thursday night on campus.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday night, students gather together in song and prayer in our student-led campus worship service.”
  A student-led campus worship service is held every Thursday night.
Numerous Bible studies are described in the catalog's spiritual life section.
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life on Campus | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/student-life/spiritual-life-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A variety of opportunities for sharing in spiritual life exist on campus, including numerous Bible studies.”
  The catalog describes numerous Bible studies on campus.
Campus Ministry partners with local churches and helps students connect with believers in the community.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We also partner with local churches and can help connect you with mature believers in the community”
  Campus ministry partners with local churches and helps connect students with believers in the community.

Concerns

The general education core does not require a Bible or theology course of every student. E1 can be met with philosophy.
Sources (2)
1. Bachelor's Degree Requirements | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/bachelors-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “E1: Students will evaluate questions of meaning, faith, and vocation in light of enduring religious and philosophical texts and traditions.”
  The E1 outcome covers questions of meaning, faith and vocation through religious and philosophical texts.
2. Core+ Approved Courses | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy”
  A philosophy course (PHIL 100) is approved for the E1 outcome.
The institution describes itself as grounded in Christian faith.
Sources (1)
1. Principles that Guide our Work | Undergraduate Catalogfindlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/an-introduction-to-the-university-of-findlay/principles-that-guide-our-work · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The University of Findlay is grounded in Christian faith, welcomes all people, and respects the roles of faith and reason in reflective study.”
  The trustees, faculty and staff state the university is grounded in Christian faith.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

Address: 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840
Location: On campus

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Source: findlay.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (1)

Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The mission of Campus Ministry is to advance God’s kingdom through discipleship.”
Campus Ministry is the college's office for spiritual life, with a stated mission of discipleship.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 3

Sunday9:00 AMCollege First Church of God · Traditional service.
Sunday10:00 AMStewart Center – TLB Auditorium · Contemporary service.
Sunday11:00 AMCollege First Church of God · Traditional service.

Worship night 1

Thursday9:00 PMStewart Center – TLB Auditorium · Multiply, student-led worship service.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Campus Ministry | University of Findlayfindlay.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students from all denominational backgrounds are invited on Thursday evenings at 9 p.m.”
Multiply is held Thursday evenings at 9 p.m., open to students of all denominations.
“Traditional Services offered each Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. in College First Church of God.”
Traditional Sunday services are offered at 9 and 11 a.m. at College First Church of God.
“Contemporary Service offered each Sunday at 10 a.m. in Stewart Center”
A contemporary Sunday service is offered at 10 a.m. in Stewart Center.
“Traditional Services offered each Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. in College First Church of God.”
Traditional Sunday services are offered at 9 and 11 a.m. at College First Church of God.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$22,052
$30,001–$48,000	$22,908
$48,001–$75,000	$24,481
$75,001–$110,000	$28,486
Over $110,000	$28,963

Full cost of attendance before aid: $54,580 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,954
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 32% · Women 68%
First-generation students College Scorecard	29%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	25%
Total students	5,057
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$27,221
Cost of attendance (per year)	$54,580
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,439
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	58%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	57%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	59%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	71%
First-year retention	74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$56,996
Admission rate	83%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $859 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	15%

Value index: 50 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	$94,131
Nursing	$73,397
Allied health	$71,024
Accounting	$70,025
Marketing	$68,336
Business administration	$66,815
Kinesiology and exercise science	$63,397
Biology	$51,419
Pre-health	$47,760
Animal Sciences	$46,977
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs	$46,798
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	$46,301
Teacher education	$40,822

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Bible/Biblical Studies, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Economics, Education (general), English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fine arts, Graphic communications, History, Hospitality management, Human resources, Information technology, International business, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Management information systems, Mathematics, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Political science, Pre-law and legal studies, Psychology, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Security science, Social work, Software and media applications, Special education, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Agriculture	32%
Health professions	20%
Business	17%
Education	9%
Biology	4%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	3%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$11,200
Sports	NCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	12 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	51%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$14,058IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 36% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)About 38 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)About 82 miles away
Town population	40,287Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	ToledoAbout 42 miles away · about 1 hour by car
Typical weather	26°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Findlay Wpcc, OH

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.15	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is the University of Findlay a Christian college?: Yes. The University of Findlay is a Christian college.
What is the University of Findlay’s Compass Score?: 55 out of 100 (grade D). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at the University of Findlay?: Chapel is listed at College First Church of God and Stewart Center – TLB Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 202763
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of God
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