Temple University attracts some of the most diverse, driven and motivated minds from across the nation and around the world. These students and faculty bring the university to life and fuel its momentum in academics, athletics, research and the arts. Powering Temple's ascent are innovative approaches to admissions and affordability; a campus transformation; plentiful creative and research opportunities; rigorous academic programs; an indelible bond with the city of Philadelphia; and groundbreaking work in science, research and technology.
Temple is home to more than 40,000 students, is the thirty-first largest public, four-year institution in the United States and offers more than 570 academic programs in 17 schools and colleges, on eight campuses, including locations in Japan and Italy.
More than 3,800 distinguished faculty members; top art, business, dental, law and medical schools; five professional schools; and dozens of renowned programs make Temple an academic powerhouse. Students enjoy the advantages and atmosphere of a large urban, public research university with the individualized attention that comes from a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
The majority of first-year students live on campus, where they are steps away from class; a state-of-the-art TECH Center; the library; fitness and recreation facilities; dining options such as cafés, dining halls and food trucks; and the many arts, cultural, sports and scholarly events that happen daily at Temple and throughout the city.
Temple's ongoing physical transformation ensures students have all that they need on campus. The newest living and learning residence, the 27-story Morgan Hall, offers unparalleled views of the Philadelphia skyline. The 247,000-square foot Science Education and Research Center supports student and faculty opportunities for discovery and innovation. And a new, modern library being built will feature a robotic book retrieval system and spaces devoted to traditional library activities and technology-enhanced activities, such as data visualization and 3-D printing.
Temple's influence also extends around the globe, with long-standing campuses in Tokyo and Rome; programs in London, Beijing and other locations; a worldwide alumni network of more than 320,000; and more than 3,700 international students at Temple's Main Campus hail from more than 127 countries.
No matter their background, Temple students—nicknamed Owls—are drawn to the university's vibrant location in the heart of Philadelphia. The professional world is a walk or subway trip away, and countless possibilities exist for hands-on learning and internships in business, healthcare, education, the arts and beyond.
By living and learning in an urban environment, Temple students are well prepared for the world. Employers laud Owls for their tenacity, teamwork and talent. Students also have access to an immense alumni network for guidance, job opportunities and mentoring.
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1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 191226096
Experience College Life
Howard Gittis Student Center
The Liacouras Center
O?Connor Plaza and Founder?s Garden
The Bell Tower
6. Pearson and McGonigle Recreation Center 7. Independence Blue Cross Student Recreation Center 8. The Shops at Liacouras Walk 9. Rock Hall 10. Aramark Student Training and Recreation Complex 11. Science Education and Research Center
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing, Spruce Street Harbor Park, etc.)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Old City, Fishtown, and East Passyunk neighborhoods
The Franklin Institute
6. Fairmount Park & Kelly Drive 7. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 8. Liberty Place Shopping Mall 9. Rittenhouse Square 10. Chinatown
Campus Tours
8:30am - 5PM with tours at 10am and 2pm
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Admissions
Admissions
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Temple Option is an innovative admissions path for talented students who may not perform well on standardized tests. If students choose to apply though Temple Option, they answer brief essay questions instead of submitting SAT or ACT scores. Temple Option reflects the university's commitment to provide talented, motivated students of all backgrounds opportunities for high-quality college experiences.
Temple's admissions process is holistic: Every aspect of a student's academic history is considered. For freshman admissions, high-school grades, standardized test scores (sent directly from the appropriate testing agencies) or Temple Option responses, and other factors (such as a required essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, work or leadership experience and other personal circumstances) are considered.
Typically, students with B+ averages or better in strong, college-preparatory curricula in grades 9 through 12 and in the top 30 percent of their graduating classes are accepted. For students submitting test scores, admitted students in 2017 averaged a 27 composite on the ACT, and a 1220 SAT score.
Temple has rolling admissions and early-action plans for the fall semester. The early-action deadline is November 1, with notifications scheduled for mid-January (or earlier). The rolling admissions deadline is February 1.
Students who apply as freshmen are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and honors.
The application fee is $55, and most students apply online through Temple or the Common Application.
Temple University welcomes transfer applicants. Applicants are considered transfer students if they have attempted 15 or more college-level credits after high school.
Apply to Temple at nextstop.temple.edu/apply or via the Common Application. If you have questions, visit nextstop.temple.edu , email askanowl@temple.edu or find Temple Admissions on Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat: @admissionsTU
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Early Action — November 1
Regular — February 1
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Academic Programs
Temple has a long tradition of self-made success. The university started in 1884 as a night school so students who worked during the day could keep their jobs. Though a lot has changed, Temple's heritage still drives the work ethic of its students. Owls turn opportunities into accomplishments. World-class labs are the proving grounds for world-changing ideas. A classroom doubles as a tech startup's boardroom. Professors mentor students through graduate school and beyond. And it's all because of the uncommon drive Temple students and faculty share.
Students customize their college life in numerous ways: living and learning communities; an immersive Honors program; interdisciplinary majors; creative and research grants; internships; and career preparation and placement.
Temple encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship university-wide, so Owls know how to thrive no matter their course in life. To help foster such skills, annual innovation and business-idea competitions are open to the entire Temple community, and all students have access to mentors, resources and guidance to develop their business ideas and plans.
Temple also propels students into top graduate programs through challenging academic work, research opportunities and close partnerships with professors.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Students passionate about learning are attracted to Temple because of its variety of academic programs: More than 570 are offered, including more than 140 bachelor's degree programs. Students who need time to decide on a major work with advisors and professors to discover their strengths and options.
Faculty and Class Information
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Horticultural Science.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
German Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
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.
Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
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.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
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.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Computational Science.
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography, Other.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
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.
Metal and 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.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Professors at Temple are “actual figures in the fields that [students] want to attend” and “have the knowledge on what we need to know to prosper and stand out”; most of them, if not all, “bring practical experience to the classroom that can’t be taught from a book.” They are “so outstanding because they take boring lecture notes and can turn them into real-time experiences.” Both the faculty and the staff are a big strength when students are looking for jobs or internships. “Temple knows what employers are looking for, and they strive to get their students to be prepared and ready for that,” says one. On top of the school support, Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs are “a gold mine for jobs, internships, and other incredible opportunities” that help students to spark their careers and get involved in the community. It’s agreed: this is “a unique campus in the city filled with endless opportunity in every way, and a push toward success and happiness.”
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Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
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Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition and fees for the 2017-2018 academic year were approximately $16,658 for Pennsylvania residents and $28,418 for out-of-state residents (tuition rates vary by major). Room and board for the same period was about $10,810, on average.
Financial Aid
Temple is known for its innovation in student-loan debt reduction and college affordability. Each year, the university awards more than $100 million in scholarships. A variety of programs are available and 71 percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid. No separate application is necessary.
Applicants for need-based aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also called FAFSA. Transfer students must file a financial aid transcript, even if they have received no aid from their previous school.
Each year, most incoming freshmen—93 percent—sign up for Temple's Fly in 4 program, which helps students limit their debt by graduating in four years. As a part of Fly in 4, Temple awards four-year grants to 500 eligible students to reduce their need to work for pay. Temple also helps Owls understand their finances through courses, workshops and a money-management website.
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Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
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Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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Temple's student body is known for its diversity: 127 countries are represented at the university. From all over the world and with different interests, students come to Temple and find corners all their own thanks to a wide range of programs and perspectives. It's with that experience that students gain a global understanding that prepares them for the world that awaits them after college.
With more than 300 student clubs and organizations on campus, students have no shortage of opportunities to explore their interests and champion their beliefs. The university also hosts 18 Division I sports teams and three dozen recreational clubs.
The Temple marching band's renditions of popular songs have earned the team national attention. Temple Student Government in 2017 was ranked among the "most active" student governments in the country. And if students seek an organization that doesn't exist, they're encouraged to create their own.
Throughout the year, students can attend academic talks and panels, art exhibits, cultural events, films, music and dance performances, theater productions and sports. There are several large venues for concerts and shows in the city and on campus, including the historic Temple Performing Arts Center and the university's 10,200-seat entertainment complex, which also hosts its NCAA Division I basketball games.
To keep students healthy and strong, Temple offers multiple indoor and outdoor sports, recreation and fitness facilities, including an outdoor volleyball court, a rock-climbing wall, running tracks, pools and several locations for weightlifting and classes.
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Location
Temple students enjoy an electric campus in one of the country's liveliest urban centers. Philadelphia—recently named the first World Heritage City in the U.S.—is home to history, arts and culture, technology and innovation, healthcare, and many other fields and interests. Opportunities for learning, whether through a class, an internship or a research project, abound.
Nearly 80 percent of freshmen live on campus. They take walks to class, relax on the grass outside the library, meet friends at the skate park, get lunch at one of the many food trucks, and can work out at several different fitness facilities. Temple's campus has several residence halls and students can choose a living and learning community tailored to their major or interest.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Whether in the glass-blowing studio or the virtual balance lab, Temple students are immersed in world-class facilities. The Science Education and Research Center is one of the university's newest buildings and home to 68 research and teaching labs and leading-edge technologies such as clean rooms, powerful supercomputers and a scanning tunneling microscope that allows scientists to study matter on the nanoscale.
In the TECH Center—one of the largest student computing labs in the country—students can collaborate in breakout rooms, edit video in specialized labs, get assistance from the 24-hour help desk or work on one of 700 computers. There are also more than 100 other computer labs on campus, 3,600 student workstations and 450 technology-enabled classrooms.
Temple's libraries host intrepid, curious students and scholars. With the equivalent of more than four million bound volumes and an extensive special collection of rare books and archives, Temple's libraries are among the top research libraries in North America.
In addition, the university always has an eye toward building a premiere student life experience through facilities such as the new Aramark Student Training and Recreation Complex. The facility, which opened in fall 2017, includes recreation space, a 70-yard turf field and a juice bar, as well as classrooms and clinical training areas for the College of Public Health.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Temple's Main Campus is located 1.5 miles from the center of Philadelphia. For Temple students, the city blends seamlessly with their studies. Those studying storm water management work hands-on with the water department, art students restore fading historical signs on older buildings, and political science majors learn from civic leaders.
As much as the city is a classroom, it's also a place of adventure. Students can explore more than 100 museums, a thriving restaurant scene, numerous professional sports teams and the largest landscaped urban park in the nation.
Owls interested in experiencing different languages and cultures by studying abroad have dozens of options. They can study at Temple campuses in Tokyo or Rome or join summer programs in Brazil, South Africa, Spain and beyond. Many of the programs tie in to areas of study, like business students studying real markets in hubs such as Paris and Mumbai, or art and architecture students studying among the masterpieces in Rome.
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation should be current and relevant to higher education and answer the following questions: What is the disability or condition for which you are seeking services? How does the disability impact you in a higher education environment? What evaluations, tests or assessments were used to diagnose the disability and/or demonstrate its impact? What accommodations have been recommended or used in the past? Some examples of documentation that may support a request for accommodations include: Psycho-educational evaluations Medical evaluations Speech or hearing evaluations IEPs or 504 plans Other professional evaluations that are specific to the disabilityDocumentation Required for ADHD
Documentation should be current and relevant to higher education and answer the following questions: What is the disability or condition for which you are seeking services? How does the disability impact you in a higher education environment? What evaluations, tests or assessments were used to diagnose the disability and/or demonstrate its impact? What accommodations have been recommended or used in the past? Some examples of documentation that may support a request for accommodations include: Psycho-educational evaluations Medical evaluations Speech or hearing evaluations IEPs or 504 plans Other professional evaluations that are specific to the disabilitySpecial Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Sports
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Arcadia University, Community College of Philadelphia
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Pennsylvania
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/