Overview

Temple University is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19122-6096
United States

Contact Phone: 215-204-7000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Horticultural Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning	×
Landscape Architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
German Studies	×
Italian Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology	×
Genome Sciences/genomics	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Financial Planning And Services	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Insurance	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Meeting And Event Planning	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Radio And Television	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other	×
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Foreign Language Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Medical Informatics	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Pharmaceutics And Drug Design	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Public Health, Other	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Applied Mathematics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, Other	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Science	×
Historic Preservation And Conservation, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Sciences	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Materials Science	×
Physical Sciences, Other	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography, Other	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Graphic Design	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Music History, Literature, And Theory	×
Music Pedagogy	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

37,571

Applied

27,176

Accepted

25,967

Enrolled

Female Admissions

22,839

Females Applied

16,916

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

14,732

Males Applied

10,260

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 10th	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	615	-	-
SAT Math	610	-	-
ACT Composite	28	-	-

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

17,136

In-state

30,864

Out-of-state

17,136

In-district

Fees

924

Full-time student fees

12,366

Room & board

Financial Aid

13,352

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,457

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,442

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,249

Avg. Loan Aid

7,073

Avg. Grant Aid

9,864

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

25,967

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.61%
Black or African American	14.61%
White or Caucasian	53.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	12.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.46%
Other	2.28%

Gender

Male (44.22%)

Female (55.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	16%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Family Weekend and Night Owl Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
American Medical Student Association, Temple University Gamers' Guild, Queer Student Union, Big Brothers Big Sisters at Temple and Habitat for Humanity

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lighted pathways/sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

2,781

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,456

Part-time - 1,325

Male - 1,456

Female - 1,325