University of Toledo

Introduction

The University of Toledo (UT) is one of thirteen public universities in the state of Ohio. It began as a private arts and trades school in 1872 and has grown into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to over 20,000 students from around the world. The University of Toledo joined the state

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Information Summary

Ranks 25th in Ohio and 704th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 84.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $28,423
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 26 / 1240
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 23 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 76% / 49%
Enrollment Total (all students) 20,237

Academics

The University of Toledo offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the following colleges: Adult and Lifelong Learning; Business and Innovation; Education, Health Science and Human Services; Engineering; Gateway Programs; Graduate Studies; Honors; Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences; Law; Medicine and Life Sciences; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Nursing; Online Learning; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts.

Several University of Toledo programs are nationally ranked, including business; engineering; law; and occupational therapy. The most popular majors according to U.S. News and World Report are business, health professions and related sciences, education, engineering, and interdisciplinary studies.

Honors College

The University of Toledo Honors College exists to meet the needs of highly motivated and academically talented students. Having been established as an honors program in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1963, it was one of the earliest honors programs at a state university. The Honors College offers UT students a challenging yet nurturing environment both inside and outside the classroom.

Gateways Programs

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Admissions

Prospective University of Toledo students are encouraged to visit the campus in person or though a virtual tour on the school

Financial Aid

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Students

On-Campus Housing

The University of Toledo is home to nine on-campus residence halls which offer a choice of traditional or suite-style living options. Traditional dorms offer shared bathrooms on each floor while suite-style living includes 2 or 3 bedrooms with a common living area and shared bathroom facilities. The residence halls offer high-speed Internet, telephone, and cable TV. Students also have the choice of a variety of dining options. Potential students interested in attending UT can take virtual tours of the residence halls on the official school website.

Clubs and Organizations

The University of Toledo is home to over 200 clubs and organizations, including campus ministries; choral groups, concert band; student government; student newspaper; a student television station; and fraternities and sororities.

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Athletics

The University of Toledo sports teams are known as the Toledo Rockets. Their official colors are midnight blue and gold, and the teams compete in the mid-American Conference. The Rockets football team holds nine Mid-American Conference championships and the Toledo Crew team is also widely known, despite being a club team.

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Traditions

Freshman Camp

A three-day retreat known as Freshman Camp is a University of Toledo tradition that began in 1950. It is an informal introduction and orientation to college life, helping students make the transition from high school to college in a fun, nonthreatening social setting. Freshman Camp is sponsored by the University of Toledo YMCA and is available to all incoming freshmen during planned weekends in August prior to the fall semester.

Dance Marathon

The Dance Marathon is a pediatric cancer fundraising tradition that began at Penn State and has since been implemented at colleges and universities across the U.S. UT

Local Community

Toledo is located in northwest Ohio on the western end of Lake Erie. It borders the state of Michigan and is the fourth most populated city in the state of Ohio. The city is well-known for its glass and auto assembly industries, as well as for its art community and education. Like many other cities in the Great Lakes region, Toledo has a climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Summers are very warm and often humid while winters are typically cold and snowy.

University of Toledo students are lucky to have a multitude of popular attractions and activities available in the local community. The Toledo Zoo is rated as one of the best in the country, and the Toledo Area Metroparks offer a chance to enjoy nature at its finest. Students can enjoy walking, biking, and even cross country skiing during winter months on several different trails, and numerous outdoor concerts and special events with free admissions are scheduled regularly throughout the year.

For University of Toledo students who enjoy art and culture, the Toledo Museum of Art is home to some of the most famous paintings, prints, sculptures, and furniture in the world. The Toledo Symphony Orchestra brings music to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and the Toledo Opera has been northwest Ohio

Alumni

Notable University of Toledo alumni include:

  • Danny Thomas, Hollywood legend and founder of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
  • Mel Long, NCAA Hall of Fame member
  • Lance Moore, wide receiver for New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl XLIV winner
  • Christi Paul, CNN Headline News anchor
  • Jeff Johnson, Black Entertainment Television social commentator
  • John B. Neff, named one of the 10 most influential investors of the 20th century by Barron’s magazine

Additional School Information

In 1961, the University of Toledo received a genuine rocket from the U.S. Army missile program. It was placed behind the north end goalpost where the Larimer Athletic Complex is currently located. The rocket was moved to its present-day location just outside the Glass Bowl during renovations in 1989-90. The rocket is pointed towards Bowling Green State University, the Toledo Rockets

Bibliography

  • Grath, Anne, ed. U.S. News & World Report: Ultimate College Guide. Sourcebooks, Inc., 2010. Print.
  • Oram, Fern A., ed. Peterson’s Four-Year Colleges 2008. Peterson’s: A Nelnet Company, 2007. Print.
  • The University of Toledo. Web. 20 August 2011.
  • Toledo.com. Your Local Connection. Web. 26 August 2011.
  • Official Website of the Toledo Rockets. Web. 26 August 2011.

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