University of Toledo
The University of Toledo is a public institution that was founded in 1872. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,140, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 813 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Toledo's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2.
The University of Toledo's mission of enabling students to reach their highest potential inspires our students of many different backgrounds. As a metropolitan research university, UT is closely tied to the world outside its walls, providing opportunities for learning that extend well past the classroom. Students learn from faculty who are recognized as excellent instructors and leaders in their fields, and students also learn through opportunities in research, community service, internships and co-ops. This unique combination of learning, discovery and engagement is what equips UT students with the tools they need to succeed.
More than 230 undergraduate majors and programs
More personal attention
* Student-to-faculty ratio: 17:1
* Median class size: 25
* Classes with 50 or fewer students: 91 percent
More scholarship money
* More than 88 percent of students receive a scholarship, grant or state/federal aid
* Blue and Gold Scholar Award for in-state students covers full tuition and general fees
* Tower Scholar Award for out-of-state students covers the out-of-state surcharge
More tradition
* Alumni: 130,000 worldwide
* NCAA Division 1 school and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC)
* Founded in 1872
* Nickname: The Rockets
* Colors: Midnight Blue and Gold
* Fight Song: "U of Toledo"
* Rocket Fridays: Wear your UT colors every Friday
More to discover about UT
* 23,000 current students, including 4,406 new undergrads
* Stats on new undergrads: 21.2 average ACT, 3.09 average GPA
More diversity
* Number of states students represent: 48
* Number of countries students represent: 92
* Ethnic minorities: more than 25 percent of students
* Full-time students: 82 percent; part-time: 18 percent
American Language Institute
The American Language Institute is an intensive English program. A.L.I. courses are taught by professionally trained, highly experienced English language teachers. The curriculum consists of 20 hours of classroom instruction each week along with two to three hours of language lab per week.
There are five levels of instruction (Basic 1, Basic 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced).
The program features:
•reading, writing, listening and speaking skills practiced in units about interesting topics
•grammar instruction
•every day American English
•elective courses: American Culture, Current Events, American Pop Culture, Reading Short Fiction, Research Projects, Technology and Society, Graduate Test Preparation, TOEFL Preparation and more (for upper level students when enrollment permits)
•free computer and internet access in our computer lab
•listening, reading/discussion and writing labs are also offered
•a Graduate Preparation Program which assists prospective graduate students (enrollment permitting)
There are simply more ways to create your future at The University of Toledo. No matter where you're at on your educational path, The University of Toledo can help you create your future with more than 250 academic programs, convenient scheduling options, academic support, and a welcoming campus community.