Culture, History, Recreation, and Entertainment Abound in Philadelphia

The city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, is also a city of artistic venues and celebrated sites. Many museums grace the city, including the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Historic sites such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell invite students to learn more about the American Revolution.

Culture flourishes as one of the country's oldest opera houses remains home to many of Philadelphia's opera, ballet, and theatre performances. Students who love seeing sports will enjoy this Pennsylvania city. They can cheer professional level hockey, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football and baseball teams.

If students want the great outdoors, the city and the rural Pennsylvania regions around it offer plenty of activity. The world's largest municipal park is in Philadelphia. Its grounds invite visitors to hike, bike, and blade. The park also encompasses the Philadelphia Zoo, the first zoo in the U.S. In the surrounding countryside, the Delaware River welcomes sailing and tubing activities. Lakes are ready for fishing, boating and swimming.

People who enjoy shopping will take to Philadelphia. Unique streets offer specialty shops and fun dining. Cheesesteak is the food Philly is known for, yet the city provides eateries, pubs and restaurants with varied personalities and opportunities to hear live music or sample ethnic cuisine.

Temple University's main campus is close to the culture and dining center of the city. Temple is a large, public university that operates eight campuses and awards degrees in a comprehensive assortment of academic programs. The university connects its Philadelphia scholars to discount tickets for sports, concerts and exhibits, so they can enjoy this dynamic metropolitan area of Pennsylvania.

Cultural Opportunities and Social Activities at Temple

Temple University has a strong representation of students from the Philadelphia area, yet the school also enrolls individuals from throughout the nation and the world on its campuses. The international students at Temple can rely on a strong support network and intensive English programs. The university also encourages international visitors.

Cultural opportunities abound for the student interested in experiencing a global education. Temple has established campuses in Tokyo and Rome and has programs in England, China, and other countries. An International Affairs office oversees the study abroad and student exchange programs. Summer study abroad programs transform the summer of leisure into a whole new realm of cultural opportunities. Students may also spend a semester or year studying outside the U.S.

Closer to the campus, the Office of Student Activities hosts social activities, including week-long events. From multi-cultural nights and scavenger hunts to bingo and open microphone evenings, activities for a social life are in abundance. Many student organizations also contribute to a productive social life for the new student and offer the chance for leadership roles. Greek life has a lengthy history at Temple. In addition to fraternities and sororities, students can find social organizations focused on their interests - from engineering and fashion to environment and community service.

Sports clubs and intramurals are popular at the university, with many sports represented. The Temple Owls' athletic teams provide another option for participation. Some of the men's teams include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, rowing crew, and gymnastics. Women compete in fencing, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and other sports. Temple athletics adds another dimension to a spirited social life outside of the classroom.

Temple's Diversity on Campus Is Shown in Many Ways

The diversity on campus at Temple University is apparent in the student population, faculty, and educational curriculum. Students come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, states, and even countries. Temple strives to retain accomplished, supportive professors that are open to students' ideas, as well as diversity in student thought.

This large, public institution provides a significant number of academic programs through school and college divisions, ranging from the College of Engineering to the School of Communications and Theater. A diverse mix of degree programs shows a commitment to the creative arts and state-of-the-art technology. Students may also benefit from diversity in educational programs they might not find at a smaller university, such as degrees in Opera, Russian, or Women's Studies.

Though the university is predominantly undergraduate, it also has master's and doctoral degree programs that advance the areas of research and scholarship. Its respected, professional colleges prepare students to be practitioners in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry, and law.

Students can learn about other cultures without leaving the campus by participating in collaborative projects with colleges in other countries, made possible through virtual coordination of the projects.

The student activities office promotes information on other cultures in several ways. For example, off-campus get-togethers are held at local, ethnic restaurants and organizations sponsor events that explore the traditions of other cultures.

Those students hoping to work in a global marketplace will appreciate the diversity on campus, around the classroom, in student organizations, and within study abroad programs. Interacting with other students from all walks of life creates a well-rounded graduate, ready to work in a world where cultural differences are welcomed.

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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied35,880
• Accepted20,332
• Acceptance Rate56%
• Enrolled29,550
• Female Applicants20,423
• Females Accepted11,675
• Female Acceptance Rate57%
• Male Applicants15,457
• Males Accepted8,657
• Male Acceptance Rate56%
• Applying
• Application Fee $55
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
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• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.54
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer June 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 614 570 660
• SAT Math 607 560 650
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 27 24 29
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$15,768
• Out-of-state tuition *$27,528
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$890
• Room and board *$11,566
• Room only *$7,752
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Average Financial Aid Package:$18,627
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$19,406
• Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$7,338
• Average Loan Aid:$4,500
• Average Grant Aid:$6,557
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$6,439
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:99%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 64%
• Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 24%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students29,550
• Male Student Percentage47%
• Female Student Percentage53%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino6.69%
• Black or African American12.55%
• White or Caucasian55.22%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.11%
• Asian11.47%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.08%
• Two or more races3.17%
• Unknown or International Student3.76%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout6.95% representing 128 other countries
• Out-of-state Students21% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 6%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services Yes
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Habitat for Humanity, Queer Student Union, Temple University Community Service Association, American Medical Student Association, Temple Outdoors Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Archery Yes No No
• Baseball Yes No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Crew No Yes Yes
• Cross-country running No Yes Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Fencing Yes No No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division A Yes
• Golf No Division 1 Yes
• Gymnastics Yes No No
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track Yes No No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Archery No No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Crew No Yes Yes
• Cross-country running No Yes Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Fencing Yes Division 1 Yes
• Field hockey Yes Division 1 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No No No
• Gymnastics Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse Yes Division 1 Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Yes Yes
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty2,831
• Full-time Percentage52%
• Part-time Percentage48%
• Female Percentage43%
• Male Percentage57%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 27,773 students to 1,978 faculty