The University of Toledo College Portrait
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We’re glad you’re interested in The University of Toledo — an institution committed to improving the human condition through learning, discovery and engagement. Founded in 1872, UT is an international leader in education and research with colleges, departments and professional programs matched by only a handful of public institutions. The University has a $1.1 billion economic impact, world-renowned faculty and staff and $60 million in funded research and grants. UT is home to more than 23,000 students, 7,000 employees and 100,000 alumni.
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UT's most effective recruiting tool is a campus visit. Once potential students see its beautiful campus and all it has to offer, they usually enroll.
The University of Toledo is a diverse, student-centered institution with more than 230 programs in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies. With colleges in arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health science and human services, law and medical disciplines, UT offers a comprehensive array of specialties. The University also offers full-time and part-time options for students in all stages of their educational endeavors, in addition to one of the most prolific distance and e-learning programs in the nation. Excelling academically is just one piece of the student experience. UT houses nine residence halls, a Greek community, a modern Student Recreation Center with numerous sports and social activities, a thriving array of athletic programs and approximately 200 student organizations.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?
| Total Students | 23,085 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 18,130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 9,019 | 50% |
| Men | 9,111 | 50% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 43 | <1% |
| Asian | 325 | 2% |
| African American / Black | 2,737 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 621 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 11 | <1% |
| White | 11,974 | 66% |
| Two or More Races | 282 | 2% |
| International | 598 | 3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 1,539 | 8% |
| Where do UT undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 85% |
| Other US States & Territories | 12% |
| Other Countries | 3% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are UT undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 17% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT |
|---|---|
| Composite | 19 - 25 |
| Math | 17 - 25 |
| English | 18 - 25 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 42% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 72% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 82% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.15 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 98% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $21,526
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend The University of Toledo varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 64% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $7,654. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 61% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,298. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2008-2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UT Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 19 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 49% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 69% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 746 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 38% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 20% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | Data |
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Campus-based Housing
59% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
21% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Safety for the entire campus community is foremost at The University of Toledo. UT Alert, a university-wide emergency response system for students, faculty and staff, notifies of urgent situations within minutes of the occurrence. The University’s Police Department employs officers who have completed the same training as officers in local law enforcement agencies. A 24-hour escort service is available at a moment’s notice, and a special Web page offers updates regarding situations of concern to those on campus.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Majority undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at UT
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 86% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 56% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 24% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 80% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 20% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 55% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 60% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 6% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 86% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 88% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 65% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 47% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 93% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 51% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 68% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 92% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 65% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 59% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 82% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 49% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 69% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 74% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 79% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at The University of Toledo in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 167 |
| Bachelor's | 2,361 |
| Master's | 1,053 |
| Doctoral | 407 |
| Total | 3,988 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 8% |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7% |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 5% |
| Pharmacy | 5% |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 4% |
| Links to degree programs at The University of Toledo |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 77% four-year success and progress rate means that 77% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 3,117 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 736 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 65%
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Student Learning at The University of Toledo
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Helping students learn and achieve is The University of Toledo’s prime goal. Attention to continuous improvement of student performance is ingrained in the University community and is a central theme in UT’s strategic plan. Assessment activities are included in all aspects of academic programming at department, college and institution levels, including course, curriculum and program development, scheduling, recruitment, advising and extracurricular activities.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2009-10 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1023
Senior Score: 1167
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1027
Senior Score: 1124
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1098
Senior Score: 1302
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1027
Senior Score: 1124