University of Toledo

The University of Toledo is a transformative public R1 research university with an academic medical center that has been improving the lives of our students, patients, employees and neighbors in the greater northwest Ohio community since 1872.

We are proud to unlock the potential of our students, supporting their success through innovative academic programs, caring faculty and engaging experiential learning opportunities. UToledo has a safe campus in a vibrant city where students can fuel their passions through more than 400 student organizations and join friends to cheer for one of 16 NCAA Division 1 Rockets Athletics teams.

At The University of Toledo, we’re shaping the next generation of doers. Those who dare to do what others only dream.

Ranked among the Best Colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, UToledo provides a high-quality education at an affordable cost. We are proud to offer a Tuition Guarantee that puts a UToledo degree within reach for more families and to serve a student body that is 26% first-generation.

We are committed to student success as demonstrated in our student outcomes. At UToledo, students learn from the experts and get unique opportunities for career and personal growth. More than 171,000 alumni are positively impacting their communities across the world.

UToledo is known nationally as a leader in solar energy innovation, water quality research, cellular research and astrophysics. With a growing research enterprise, UToledo tackles the challenges of today while engaging students as early as their first year to participate in undergraduate research.

UToledo is recognized among the country’s top-tier research universities with the prestigious R1 Classification. The University earned the recognition for very high research activity in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education announced in February 2025.

James Hollaway began his tenure as the 15th president of The University of Toledo on July 15, 2025. Selected following an extensive national search, Dr. Holloway brings to UToledo experience across research, teaching, administration and global work and a reputation for championing inclusive excellence, expanding research capacity and fostering civic partnerships.