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University of Toledo
University of Toledo admits nearly everyone — 92% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Toledo is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Toledo sits in Toledo proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $98,529 four years out. Faculty pay averages $122,340 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 9,770 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1300 — near the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Toledo's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1050–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Toledo's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Toledo received 11,184 applications and admitted 10,606 (94.8%), with 2,122 enrolling.
How University of Toledo compares
| University of Toledo | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,744 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,632 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Toledo's median earnings are $50,632 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $12,744 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Toledo prices by residency: $12,744 in-state versus $22,104 out-of-state — a $9,360 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Toledo enrolls 9,770 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Toledo's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
57% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a University of Toledo tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Toledo
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $98,529 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,846 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,065 |
| Computer Engineering | $93,816 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,717 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $85,751 |
| International Business | $85,247 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $84,736 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $83,465 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,501 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,886 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,241 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,304 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,103 |
| Information Science/Studies | $73,932 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,866 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,516 |
| Marketing | $67,040 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,908 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $63,190 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,561 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,335 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,958 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $53,672 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,585 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $52,613 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,332 |
| Biology, General | $48,957 |
| Legal Support Services | $48,605 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,320 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,659 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $46,198 |
| Social Work | $45,476 |
| Psychology, General | $43,795 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,533 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,253 |
| History | $37,964 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,428 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,409 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $30,451 |
Median earnings for these 41 University of Toledo programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,632 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional University of Toledo programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Toledo?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Toledo's acceptance rate?
94.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,606 admitted from 11,184 applicants.
How much does University of Toledo cost?
In-state tuition is $12,744; out-of-state students pay $22,104. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Toledo graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,632 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Wilmington College — 92.4% admitted
- Wright State University-Main Campus — 96.3% admitted
- Xavier University — 86.4% admitted
- The Modern College of Design — 91.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.