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Graduating Student Spotlight

The University of Toledo unlocks the potential of our students, supporting their success through innovative academic programs, caring faculty and engaging experiential learning opportunities. A public research university and academic medical center, UToledo is committed to empowering students to achieve their educational goals.

Degrees Awarded

As one of the most comprehensive universities in the country, the breadth and depth of programs at UToledo provide options for students at the undergraduate level and in our graduate programs. Nearly one-third of our students graduate with an advanced degree.

  Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees
2021 91 3,043 972 518
2022 87 2,802 889 508
2023 99 2,688 769 516
2024 102 2,374 754 559
2025 111 2,192 633 513
2026 129 2,138 689 474
 

For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Degrees and Academic Programs dashboard.

Student Enrollment

UToledo powers opportunity for more than 14,000 students in more than 270 academic programs.

  Headcount Full Time Equivalent
2021 17,070 14,701
2022 15,603 13,457
2023 15,013 12,937
2024 14,440 12,301
2025 14,290 11,992
2026 14,029 11,630

For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Data dashboard.

Undergraduate Six-Year Graduation Rate

Increasing the University’s overall undergraduate six-year graduation rate, calculated based on U.S. Department of Education formulas, is a strategic priority. UToledo celebrated the highest six-year graduation rate on record in 2026 and achieved the goal set forth in its Strategic Plan ahead of schedule.

  Six-Year Graduation Rate
2015 56.3%
2016 56.5%
2017 57.7%
2018 57.9%
2019 58.4%
2020 59.2%

For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Success Metrics dashboard.

Graduate Six-Year Graduation Rate

  Master's Doctoral-Professional Doctoral-Research
2016 88.6% 91.8% 56.6%
2017 89.3% 93.4% 67.5%
2018 92.3% 93.8% 66.3%
2019 92.6% 92.5% 66.3%
2020 89.0% 91.2% 57.4%

 

Undergraduate First-Year Retention Rate

The University’s first-to-second year retention rate for undergraduate students, calculated based on U.S. Department of Education formulas, continues to climb.

Entering Year Cohort First-Year Retention Rate
2015 74.1%
2016 74.5%
2017 75.9%
2018 76.4%
2019 78.5%
2020 74.6%
2021 75.3%
2022 75.9%
2023 77.3%
2024 80.4%
2025 78.4%

For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Success Metrics dashboard.

Graduate-Student  First-Year Retention Rate

UToledo graduate students are engaged in scholarship, creative activities and teaching as part of their professional preparation.

  Master's Doctoral-Professional Doctoral-Research
2020 90.6% 94.2% 98.4%
2021 92.2% 95.5% 87.0%
2022 93.6% 97.0% 87.5%
2023 94.9% 94.4% 89.4%
2024 95.0% 95.8% 86.0%
2025 96.0% 95.5% 95.3%

For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Research Retention, Persistence and Graduation dashboard.

Employment Status

There are more than 170,000 living alumni across the world achieving their personal and professional goals with their UToledo degree. The University administers the First-Destination Survey to graduating students to collect data pertaining to their immediate career or continuing education plans. The survey content, timeline and procedures align with guidelines published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Career Outcomes for Spring 2026 Graduates

Of the 2,078 students who graduated in Spring 2026, 553 completed the survey. A large proportion of respondents, 44.99%, were already employed full-time upon graduation and 85% reported they were employed in an area related to their major or field of study.

Career Outcomes

Employed full time (on average 30 hours or more per week) 44.99%
Seeking employment 22.56%
Accepted/enrolled in a program of continuing education, undergrad or professional school 12.26%
Planning to continue education but not yet accepted 6.96%
Employed part time (on average less than 30 hours per week) 5.85%
Participating in an internship or fellowship program 3.48%
Not seeking employment or continuing education at this time 1.95%
Accepted/enrolled in a program of continuing education, graduate or profession school 1.39%
Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g. Peace Corps, Americorps) 0.28%
Employed as Post-dco 0.14%
Serving in the U.S. military 0.14%

Employment Earnings After Graduation

The median salary of a recent UToledo graduate one year after receiving a bachelor’s degree is $52,159, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which is above the state average of $47,677.

View the interactive chart below of the Percentile Earning by All Ohio Public Institutions.

Access the U.S. Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer tool for additional interactive dashboards with employment outcome statistics for graduates of higher education institutions, including UToledo and all public colleges and universities in Ohio.

US Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer

Percentile Earnings by All Ohio Public Institutions

The University of Toledo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of Toledo is a regional force powering opportunities to learn, care, work and play. As a transformative public research university and academic medical center located in Toledo, Ohio, UToledo has been raising the well-being of students, patients, employees and the greater Toledo community for more than 150 years. At UToledo, we’re shaping the next generation of doers. Those who dare to do what others only dream.

Last Updated: 11/9/26