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Temple University
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Information Summary
Ranks 318th overall and 27th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
88.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,220 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1180 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
87% / 35% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
33,865 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,589 (19,589 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 5,629 (2.91 people per house) |
| Families | 3,752 (3.59 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9,763 |
| Pop. — Asian | 438 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 73 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 182 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 5,071 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,860 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Temple University?
Ranks 555th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,252 | $10,252 | $18,770 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $397 | $397 | $668 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,984 | $12,984 | $18,960 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $541 | $541 | $790 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,220 | $24,220 | $32,738 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,166 | $25,166 | $33,684 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,552 | $13,552 | $22,070 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $37,828 | $46,330 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Dentistry Degree — Tuition | $32,860 | $45,620 |
| Dentistry Degree — Required Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $18,400 | $27,256 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Podiatry Degree — Tuition | $26,772 | $29,492 |
| Podiatry Degree — Required Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $15,220 | $26,498 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $550 | $550 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $9,640 |
$9,640 |
$17,236 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,680 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,937 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,680 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,937 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,834 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
| Applicants | 17,656 (7,463 male / 10,193 female) |
| Admitted | 12,209 (4,746 male / 7,463 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4,089 (1,763 male / 2,326 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 4,066 (1,753 male / 2,313 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 23 (10 male / 13 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 33,865 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Temple University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Temple University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 549th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 12% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 549th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 590 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 980 / 1180 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 4,913 |
| Meals per Week | 15 |
| Room Fee | $5,604 |
| Board Fee | $2,914 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Temple University Ranks 1817th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,774 | 1,286 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,041 | 1,159 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,139 | 2,517 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,817 | 2,558 | |
| Any financial aid type | 3,189 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Temple University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 675 | 729 | 1,404 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,656 | 3,659 | 5,315 |
Hispanic | 487 | 658 | 1,145 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,463 | 1,760 | 3,223 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 43 | 55 | 98 |
White Non-Hispanic | 9,445 | 10,232 | 19,677 |
Race Unknown | 1,303 | 1,700 | 3,003 |
| Total | 15,072 | 18,793 | 33,865 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Temple University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 53 | 40 | 93 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 221 | 526 | 747 |
Hispanic | 46 | 83 | 129 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 152 | 249 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 3 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 732 | 804 | 1,536 |
Race Unknown | 112 | 159 | 271 |
| Total | 1,264 | 1,767 | 3,031 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Temple University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 352 | 444 | |
| 154 | 167 | 321 | |
| 57 | 213 | 270 | |
| 116 | 130 | 246 | |
| 140 | 85 | 225 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Temple University Ranks 172nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $84,783 ($90,503 male / $75,287 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1,245 (777 male / 468 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,499 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $26,616,264 |
Temple University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Temple University station is an above-ground SEPTA Regional Rail station located at the eastern edge of the Temple University campus at 915 West Berks Street between 9th and 10th Streets, in North Philadelphia. Temple University Station is in the Center City fare zone, although the station itself is located in North Philadelphia. In FY 2005, Temple University station was the fourth busiest station in SEPTA’s Regional Rail system, with 2,448 average total weekday boardings and 2,593 average weekday alightings.
Temple University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Temple University is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Temple University.
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Sales/Marketing Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Trade/Industrial Education
- History:
- History – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Journalism, Organizational Communication, Public Relations
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Linguistics, Russian, Spanish
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Jewish/Judaic Studies, Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, Hospitality Administration/Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Business, Labor/Personnel Relations, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior Studies, Real Estate, Taxation
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Ceramics, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Fiber/Textile/Weaving Arts, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Jazz Studies, Metal/Jewelry Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Voice/Opera, Music History/Literature, Music Pedagogy, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Records Administration, Music Therapy, Nursing (RN), Public Health, Public Health Education, Recreational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- Popular majors:
- seventy-one percent liberal arts, twenty-nine percent agriculture, twenty-one percent business per marketing, twelve percent education, twelve percent visual and performing arts, ten percent communications per journalism, six percent psychology, six percent public administration and social services, six percent social sciences, five percent health professions
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 35. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $596 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Temple University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 63% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were four thousand, four hundred and thirty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and three thousand, eight hundred and ten total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application is due the 1st of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April.
Temple University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics and ROTC. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-three percent scholarships per grants and forty-seven percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics and ROTC. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Temple University Students
The school’s size is approximately twenty-three thousand, four hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads, three thousand, eight hundred and seventy-one first-time degree-seeking freshmen and six thousand, three hundred and eighty-three graduate enrollment. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 63 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of seventy-one percent in-state students, twenty-nine percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, eleven percent asian per pacific islander, eighteen percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, sixty percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, nineteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-one percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-nine percent in top half of graduating class, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-two percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Furthermore, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Temple University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees.
This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as observatory, theater, planetarium, arboretum. In general, the school is located One mile from downtown.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, seventy-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
Temple University Athletics
The Owls are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
















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