Temple
Temple University
1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Temple University (Temple)
About this school
Temple University, founded in 1884, is a public, comprehensive university. Dr. Russell H. Conwell started the institution in 1884 with just seven students. Now, with approximately 30,000 students, the university is one of the nation's senior comprehensive research institutions. It offers specialized programs all over the world. At Temple, students have all the excitement of a large city within walking distance. They also have a choice of campuses. Temple offers a choice and a challenge: unlimited possibilities to each undergraduate to shape their future. Its 95-acre main campus is located in the center of Philadelphia.
- www.temple.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
10,398
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:29,550
- Men:13,985 Men (47.3%)
- Women:15,565 Women (52.7%)
Location
Admission Information (Temple)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Temple University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | 3 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1801 North Broad Street |
City, State, Zip | Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096 |
Phone | (215) 204-7200 |
Fax | (215) 204-5694 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 57% of 35,880 applicants were admitted |
Women | 57% of 20,423 applicants were admitted |
Men | 56% of 15,457 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,674 (33%) of 20,332 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,626 (31%) of 11,675 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,048 (35%) of 8,657 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.54 |
375 And Above | 34% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 28% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 21% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 607 average |560-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 11% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 43% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 11% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 51% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |24-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 23% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 56% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 20% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Temple)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $16,658|Out-of-state: $28,418 (51.57%)
- Room & Board: - $11,566 (35.81%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,112 (3.44%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,964 (9.18%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Temple University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003371 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,406 (85.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,573 (81.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,553 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,081 (30.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $19,406 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,836 (79.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,362 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,818 (79.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,763 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,177 (61.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 948 (18.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,702 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 20,385 (78.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 17,777 (87.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 17,622 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,271 (24.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $18,627 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 14,100 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,439 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 14,559 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,581 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 10,623 (60.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 4,678 (17.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,557 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 67% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $38,108 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,461 |
Academics & Instruction (Temple)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,483
Part-Time Faculty
1,348
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
47%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 30% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 16% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 22% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 37% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 5,556,393 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 15100 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Temple University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
67.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.0%
Programs & Majors (Temple)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (112)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Advertising
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business/Commerce, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Linguistics
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Organizational Communication, General
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Radio and Television
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Technical Teacher Education
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Parks and recreation, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Athletic Training, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (106)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- African-American Studies
- Allied Health--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Arts Administration
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Science
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Dance
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Management
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Financial Engineering
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Management
- Hydrology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science
- International Business
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Middle School Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Religion
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Taxation
- Textile Design
- Theater
- Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
- Transportation Management
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Education
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (Temple)
Location & Geography
Population
1,547,607
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Campus Size
384 acres
Weather
Temperature | 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September |
Rain | 117 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
6% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
94%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | The Owl |
School Colors | Cherry and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Temple University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, habitat for humanity, queer student union, temple university community service association, american medical student association, temple outdoors club
Sororities
7% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
26,613
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
29,550
Women
15,565
Men
13,985
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 12.3% Asian
- 13.5% Black/African-American
- 7.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 59.3% White
- 4.0% Unknown
International Students
7.0% from 128 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
10,398
Student Resources (Temple)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology689 Documents
- Chemistry678 Documents
- Mathematics632 Documents
- Psychology489 Documents
- Civil Engineering361 Documents
Popular Courses
- CHEM 1032 - General Chemistry IIChemistry
- MATH 4041 - Partial Differential EquationsMathematics
- HRM 1101 - Leadership and Organizational ManagementHuman Resource Management
- MATH 2043 - Calculus IIIMathematics
- BIOL 1911 - Honors Introduction to Biology IBiology
Popular Professors
- David R.HillMATH 3043
- Adrienn Ruzsinszky PerdewPHYS 3701
- DowningMATH 4033
- Rob KulathinalBIOL 1911
- John P PerdewPHYS 4702