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
United States

Contact Phone: 215-204-7000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Food Science
Food Science And Technology, Other
Horticultural Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural History And Criticism, General
Architecture
Architecture And Related Services, Other
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Environmental Design/architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American Indian/native American Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/civilization
Canadian Studies
Chinese Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
European 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
Risk Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
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
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
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
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
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
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
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
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
East Asian 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
Pharmaceutical Sciences
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
Legal Studies
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
Environmental/natural Resources Law Enforcement And Protective Services
Forest Resources Production And Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
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
Theoretical And Mathematical Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
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
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, 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

40,558

Applied

32,585

Accepted

21,428

Enrolled

Female Admissions

24,028

Females Applied

19,502

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

16,467

Males Applied

13,022

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs
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	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	620	570	680
SAT Math	610	550	680
ACT Composite	28	24	31

Financial Aid

14,031

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,927

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,739

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,208

Avg. Loan Aid

7,291

Avg. Grant Aid

11,341

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

5%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,428

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (43.94%)

Female (53.07%)

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	19%

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 Commencement

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, Adventure Bound, Big Brothers Big Sisters at Temple and Queer Student Union

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	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		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	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1
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

2,457

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,286

Part-time - 1,171

Male - 1,309

Female - 1,148