C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Toledo

4-Year Public
📍 Toledo, Ohio 43606
University of Toledo campus, Toledo, OH
University of Toledo campus, Toledo, OH. Photo: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,939
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Acceptance Rate
$17,927
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Toledo ▼

10% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$197,771
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,145
1-Year Change
+6.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Toledo, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,632
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,162
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,250
Median debt at graduation
57%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,235
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
27.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Toledo

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$71,470$98,529+17%#2 of 23#2$24,021
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80,876$95,846-5%#170 of 258#112$21,250
Chemical Engineering$79,750$94,065-4%#100 of 158#72$25,750
Computer Engineering$68,597$93,816-14%#156 of 189#129$24,744
Mechanical Engineering$77,011$90,717-2%#167 of 318#101$17,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$69,711$85,751-8%#101 of 118#62$19,750
International Business$45,754$85,247+16%#25 of 115#16—
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$65,585$84,736-10%#35 of 43#32$24,225
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$66,034$83,465+2%#25 of 61#15$24,055
Computer and Information Sciences$49,837$80,501-13%#291 of 459#247$29,909
Civil Engineering$70,388$79,886-8%#196 of 233#138$20,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,850$77,241-13%#840 of 966#748$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$49,414$74,304-11%#272 of 452#221$18,000
Accounting and Related Services$52,700$74,103-3%#376 of 796#299$20,593
Information Science/Studies$50,920$73,932-13%#102 of 148#83$21,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,138$68,866+26%#32 of 610#23$20,058
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,272$67,516-1%#463 of 1176#323$21,050
Marketing$51,006$67,040-3%#247 of 516#182$22,773
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$66,225————$31,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$66,769$63,908-10%#153 of 253#151$25,000
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$44,466$63,190-46%#28 of 29#26$24,900
Human Resources Management and Services$42,714$60,561-11%#158 of 187#141$23,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$40,956$54,335-7%#187 of 275#163$24,785
Special Education and Teaching$40,952$53,958+7%#60 of 177#31$20,500
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$41,513$53,672+6%#23 of 63#15$23,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,548$53,585-3%#377 of 660#277$24,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$37,554$52,613-6%#46 of 85#38$24,937
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$32,706$49,332-10%#205 of 265#157$17,927
Biology$23,285$48,957-14%#714 of 841#647$19,528
Legal Support Services$35,554$48,605-9%#25 of 32#21$25,875
Political Science and Government$32,586$48,320-24%#537 of 565#497$20,113
Film/Video and Photographic Arts—$48,250+10%#50 of 144#22—
Communication and Media Studies$30,591$47,659-15%#515 of 660#446$23,159
Visual and Performing Arts$26,625$46,198+11%#19 of 68#16$25,000
Social Work$39,254$45,476-12%#369 of 420#360$28,000
Psychology$30,637$43,795-14%#850 of 1027#756$20,617
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,625$43,533-8%#555 of 680#516$23,315
English Language and Literature$24,301$41,253-15%#479 of 576#434$19,498
History—$37,964-25%#451 of 459#441$22,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$34,428-35%#473 of 476#468$32,819
Fine and Studio Arts$21,392$33,409-19%#381 of 423#353$22,338
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$21,685$30,451-23%#244 of 255#228—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Toledo Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $197,771
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,145/mo — vs ~$1,038/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43608 (16.3% cap, Toledo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,753 $19,113
Room $9,340
Board $4,808
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,309 $41,669

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
$17,927
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,763
$30,001 - $48,000$13,774
$48,001 - $75,000$17,553
$75,001 - $110,000$20,182
$110,001+$21,594

Student Demographics

14,939
Total Students
54%
Women
79%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 6%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 52%
Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 39%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,464 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 79%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Toledo?
University of Toledo has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Toledo?
Tuition at University of Toledo is $9,753 for in-state students and $19,113 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,927.
What is the graduation rate at University of Toledo?
The graduation rate at University of Toledo is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Toledo a good school?
University of Toledo has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Toledo?
University of Toledo has a total enrollment of 14,939 students. Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Toledo?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at University of Toledo live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,464 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology