University of Toledo

  United States

University Attributes: As a member of The Ohio State University System for more than 25 years, The University of Toledo is recognized as one of the nation's major regional universities.

Founded in 1872 by Jesup Scott, the school is located in an attractive residential section on the western edge of the City of Toledo, and it is easily reached via I-75 or the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90).

The Bancroft and Scott Park Campuses offers baccalaureate and graduate programs. The University also conducts classes and programs at the R.A. Stranahan Sr. Arboretum in a western Toledo suburb, The University of Toledo at SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, and the Center for the Visual Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art.

During recent years, the University has experienced rapid growth in enrollment and facilities. The nationally acclaimed Student Recreation Center, an on-campus housing complex for fraternities and sororities, and an expanded and renovated Glass Bowl football stadium were completed in 1990. The Center for Visual Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art, the Student Union expansion, and a Student Medical Center are also new. Nitschke Hall (the home of the College of Engineering) and the International House Residence Hall were recently added. A $33 million Pharmacy, Chemistry and Life Sciences Complex is now completed, as is a state-of-the-art research facilty, The Lake Erie Research Center located in Maumee Bay State Park.

Approximately 2,700 students receive academic scholarships annually, including 147 National Merit Scholars who attend the University. UT ranks among the top schools nationwide in enrolling Merit Scholars.

UT is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) - NCAA 1-A and competes in 18 sports. The Glass Bowl Stadium seats 26,248. John F. Savage Hall seats 9,000. The University nickname is the 'Rockets' and the school colors are Midnight Blue and Gold.

There are more than 200 student organizations on campus, including 24 national fraternities and sororities, Student Government, The Collegian (Student Newspaper), WXUT Radio, Student Union Board, Black Student Union, and MECHA.